"Phew," Klautz whispered to himself. This beast's muscles and skin were extra hard making Klautz work much harder. Klautz had decided not to take the meat since he feels that it would probably not be edible.
Dant was still in his confused state, he was trying to make guesses as to how many stages there might be. Dant had no other option. He has to discuss the matter with Klautz, he has to negotiate! Being a salesman back on earth negotiation was his forte.
"Excuse me." He acted politely, he was yet to get over the fear he felt from Klautz's very presence. This was the reason why Klautz chose to act haughty in front of them. He wanted to make himself unapproachable so that he doesn't have to bear with their tantrums. They are going to die anyway. Why care for them?
This is the reason why not only Dant but even the others tried to avoid facing Klautz as much as possible. He looked like the hungry wolf who would pounce on them at a moment's notice.