Don't worry, surely no dogs will take any offense, but Sizhui on the other hand wrinkles his brow and tilts his head with concern. He won't ask, just... alright then, no dogs allowed, that's understandable. (He's got two fathers aboard the train that don't like them either, so it's fine!)

“I could! And whiskers too.” Different from his own bunny ones, but still cute nonetheless. He glances sideways at the returned bump, playfully sticking his tongue-tip out then grinning afterward. “The tigers have to catch me first.” Xixue's happy to accept more petting, slowly lifting into Dennis's hand, tiptoeing closer until she can nudge Sizhui's side with a paw. There's an ah! of surprise, he averts his attention downward and moves his left hand to also pet her. “Somebody is needy today,” he murmurs, all affectionate teasing.