Kevin barely blinked at the woman's dismissal. He was so used to it that it didn't bother him at all.

"No ma'am. I'm here because -"

He broke off as Mimsy tripped over herself and hid behind his legs because OMG ANOTHER DOG. She flattened herself against his ankles, whimpering softly.

"Howdy, Miss Ella." He said, leaving Mimsy alone for the moment. "I ain't late am I?"