Tiger smirks, and turns his attention to his food. This is a good excuse for a pause to think... and it's always easier to tackle new situations when he isn't also trying to remember to Think Like Humans. This means it's time to eat some meat. He fusses with the positioning of the various morsels on his tray before picking whichever he's decided is the best one. When he's done with that, he speaks.

"It is out of place," he agrees. "And I would consider it inappropriate to carry here. I came here suddenly, and might leave suddenly without it."