Grouse Thicket Lions in the wild

She's hungry, and tired of the games. Cypher's not looking for death, but she's not going to waste energy with mind games. He's stopped the physical attack, and that's what counts, so she allows herself to be a little socially vulnerable. "Nah," she responds. "I'll fight til the end, but there comes a time when you've gotta accept the inevitable."

That's about all she's willing to humor him, and she begins to continue on her way. "Thanks for the chat, but I got to get on with this whole 'fighting for survival' business." She's a few feet away when she pauses to add, "Thanks for not killin' me." If he tells her anything in response, she maybe nods her acknowledgment, but regardless of what's said it's sayonara, sucker.