[Uh oh, he was hoping she wouldn't react like this - the last thing he wants is to attract attention. Then again, looking himself doesn't seem to be working too well, and Belle's gone to the library... so shrinking a little in place, he answers:]
It... it is, uh, a-a... dog. [He'll just... say that for now, yes.]
[Action]
It... it is, uh, a-a... dog. [He'll just... say that for now, yes.]