Didn't you eat the snakes before? They were also alien animals. [ He smiles at Ziggy making a face, but understands the disgust. He had been pretty unhappy when he learned that they only had the long noodles as sustenance because he has a snake phobia. Coyotes, in his opinion, are less disgusting. Sitting down on the couch, he leaves the tray between them and pushes it closer to her. Go ahead and eat. ]

In my life, I've eaten more alien dishes than earth ones, and look at me. All tall and handsome. [ Peter makes a show of pointing at himself with a hand flourish to prove his point, as if he doesn't look like hell warmed over. Confidence seems to go a long way. ] I'm sure you will be tall too, once you are done growing up.