"Look, I'm just not a dog person. I'm a 'please keep all hands and belongings out of the enclosure' kind of animal person."

But he's able to reclaim his balance as Jet leaves him alone, leaving Bear to look faintly put out as only a dog expecting snacks can, but Eiffel ignores him too to look at Neal. With nothing but fond sympathy.

"How you going, bruiser?" he asks warmly.