[ well, that makes him pause. soysauce gives a wide-eyed blink at that, followed by a puzzled little tilt of the head like a curious dog. humming in thought for a moment, rocking on his heels -- seeming to mull over his words before answering slowly. ]

Well -- that seems a little unfair, doesn't it? As I imagine it's because of what you are, rather than what you do. And that's hardly anything you have any control over. Rather silly thing to treat someone badly over!

[ a small nod before he crouches down, toying with a bundle of long-stemmed flowers that dot the grass below them. ] So -- I think that's hardly a fair assessment of yourself. It would be far harsher than you deserve.