"Yeah the chitin thing is a problem," Betelgeuse admitted. "It's probably best you don't eat bugs, anyway. It's not exactly a living sort of thing, know what I mean?"

He thought about her question, then shrugged.

"Aw, hell, kid. I eat anything. It's one of my trademarks. I do love pasta, though. Give me a good plate of lasagna and I'm on cloud nine!"