It seems like the simplest solution to some of those bigger questions like the mess.

[ But he still doesn't like it, of course. He sighs rather heavily, then shakes his head. ]

I do at least agree that Gilbert's portion may have been unexpected. The more I think on it, the more it fits with the gruesome nature of the rest. At least, minus the placement of the head. But even the beheading itself is... fitting, unfortunately.