Leto reminded him - a bit painfully, if he was being honest with himself - of Mithras. Everything had been fine before he'd showed up, and Steel was pretty sure things would've been better if he hadn't appeared in his life. But this girl.. she was just a kid, and he couldn't feel frustrated with her. Instead, he felt slightly protective of her. She was Faria's kid, after all.
His frown deepened at her reaction. She looked a bit disappointed about it, maybe even frustrated with him? It was just a bug though, and he hadn't expected her to be upset. It was difficult to empathize with children.. even though he'd been one, not too long ago. "Those bugs can make you sick," he instructed her after a short pause. Usually they'd just taste bad, but he couldn't be certain. Kids were more prone to stuff like that, right? More vulnerable or whatever. "Usually bright colors on bugs and stuff means they can be poisonous." Steel didn't even know if she'd believe him, but whatever - it was worth a try.
