"Hey, I'm great with animals." Until he ruins their ecosystem, poisoning them and driving them to starvation, that is. He offers Garry a scarred smile, hands him back his rose, and reaches over for the tea. He has to reach around Garry for it, what with his leg and the puppy on his lap, but he doesn't mind that. He figures Garry would like it, too.

"You thought she wouldn't like me...? Or just people in general...?" There's a giggle from one of the paintings and the Once-ler jolts, nearly slopping tea over himself. "Ah, damn... I'm a wreck." He tries to cushion it with a giggle, but it sounds too freaked out, even to his ears.