Errr, good point.

Of course, for all I know it wants to be drunk. If that is the case then who am I to go about projecting my mind and other optimising?

The animal staggered to its feet. It gave a mellow gurgle. 'A very wise choice, sir, if I may say so. Very good,' it said, 'I'll just nip off and shoot myself.'

He turned and gave a friendly wink to Arthur. 'Don't worry, sir,' he said, 'I'll be very humane.'