[ Dark reflects momentarily, wondering if it's silly. No matter the time he gives it, though, even as he lowers onto the bench that Veyle has spotted for them, he doesn't quite follow. ]

A man's nothing without pride.

[ He says it simply. Besides, it's not something he's ever tried psycho-analyzing, and he's certainly not going to give it a shot now. He instead starts forking up his food. ]

It's law of the jungle. Those at the top get to brag as much as they want.

[ He takes his first bite of meat. ]

Do you not have anything you're proud of?