... Okay. [ Laios sits, tail curling close around his paws. Briefly, he waits, expecting to her leave, only to see her grab another bite. Immediately, his eyes dart away, very obviously looking at anything but her. Burning curiosity aside, he also knows how to learn his lessons the first time, enough to not even look at her when she's done. ]

Because it's hard not being what you like. You'll spend too much time thinking about what you could've been instead of appreciating what you are. [ Finally, he glances back at her, before sliding himself down fully. He takes a small bite from his bowl, his tail contentedly thumping against the ground. ] You shouldn't feel bad about it, if you do feel that way. I get it.