But why would you cultivate that attitude? Not that I think this would be beneath you, but surely there are other clods around here lower than you who would pick up the garbage! Why take on the task willingly?

[He keeps staring at her, which she thinks might be something humans aren't supposed to do? She has no idea, really, but he seems uncomfortable which is a fair hint.]

I don't know what a "hot dog" is, but it seems to me they should be rewarding those of us who fight us by providing everything we require!