[Being given an egg to eat as a sign of good luck seems a bit morbid, but people eat chicken and duck eggs all the time without any issues. And his voice may have gotten loud, but there's no one else around so it's okay.]
How about bad luck? In my world, there's a superstition you'll have bad luck if a black cat crosses your path.
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How about bad luck? In my world, there's a superstition you'll have bad luck if a black cat crosses your path.