[Yes, good, Iris. Show Beatrix the beauty and wonder of dogs—

Iris is very please and closes her eyes happily as she bumps Beatrix's hand, her tail wagging more quickly in delight. Though who knows, maybe a few others may want in on the petting...

And of course, Eustace is watching all of this with a knowing eye. Yes, he understands...he understands well.]

I was the same. In fact, dogs used to avoid me. [Which was...painful.]

But as I said, you have the opportunity now. No appearances to keep up, no obligations. [A small shrug.] If you don't like it then that's that, but if you find yourself enjoying it, I see no reason for you to hold yourself back.

[He doesn't realize it because he's focused on dogs, but he should listen to his own words—]