It's more than a slight hint when the leprous lagomorph says "isn't it time for another Mako article." He's telling his gang what to expect.

This is why I am putting in some lowball bids. Go ahead, jerks, give me some more stock. It's going to be that much less stock available for manipulation.

I'm also going to study this document so that I'm ready to take care of him when the time comes.

https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Rabbit-Fricassee