[He can hardly believe it, even as he's actively embracing her, and picking her up, and giving her a joyous little spin, his tail wagging a mile a minute. Iris! After nearly a year, she's actually here!]

Ah! Yes! Yes, it's me! [There's laughter in his voice as he explains, though he looks slightly sheepish.] Sorry, I-- I know I look strange. It's this darn costume I've been saddled with for the carnival, but I promise, it's still me under here!

[He sets her down again gently, and notes the little cat circling around their feet as well, crouching to greet it as well.]

And Wagahai is here too! Hello there boy... Remember me?

[OK sure, he's a dog man right now, but maybe he still smells familiar enough?]