[Eustace just watches as the cat taunts the pups, hearing its voice as it teases them with the ball and the pups just calling up to it. It seems like a game they often play, so he'll leave them be.]

I've found them mischievous and fickle...I don't mind them, but I prefer the straightforwardness from dogs.

[And speaking of dogs, here comes the timid one and Eustace just waits patiently for it to circle him and get used to him before extending a hand. The dog sniffs before pushing its head up against his hand, tail wagging a bit as Eustace smiles and scratches its ears. To think he couldn't have done this just a few years ago...]

As for payment, I told you you didn't need to, and this alone is enough.

[Being with dogs. He really is quite the simple man.]

But I suppose buying something from the store would be the better to support this place.

[He's not sure what the policy of being in here is, but the store would probably prefer all visitors to actually pay for something instead of just loitering around with the animals. So he'll start to stand so they can head onto the cafe.]