Don't ever underestimate the cuteness factor when it comes to murder. That's the first mistake any villain makes. He peers at the pipe, and though he's disappointed and will grouse about it in a second, he does take it.

"You couldda found the boss and popped him one! Or threatened one of 'em to take you to their leader." Duh! Doesn't she watch movies? "I could handle a gun no problem, anyway..." There's the grumbling, there it is.