[Doreen looks at least a bit regretful about it, but not excessively so.]

I don't like it either, but sometimes you have to be firm about these things. I gave him a chance to explain, it was his choice not to.

[She had made the right decision, she thought. Unfortunately, that left them with a new problem. She glances over at Toki.]

I guess this leaves you without a service animal though, huh? Sorry about that. Want any help finding a new one?

<Not it!>

Wasn't suggesting that Tippy.