(Yep, he's still there)
Sandy poked his head out from a comically huge stack of pancakes. He put a hoof to his chin in mock thought, before shaking his head furiously and ducking back behind his plate. The satisfied *om nom nom* sounds resumed.
Of course, Sandy did make sure to keep one eye on the pair, as he waited for Heartflight's demonstration. In case he couldn't eat through his pancakes in time, he nommed himself a little peephole just to be sure.