[ he touches a hand to his heart and feigns an expression of great hurt before the facade crumbles and he begins to chuckle. ] Nor do I, I assure you— not in the least— but surely you realize that in making yourself smaller, you indicate weakness.
[ with that, piter draws himself up just a bit to his full height. given his full height, it isn't a terribly impressive gesture, but neither is it a threat: merely a complacent demonstration. it's not so much a teaching moment— he doesn't care in the least about teaching some troubled child; feyd was more than enough— as it is that he's just rude. ]