[ ............. ]

Well, they're still cute!

[ He plucks a chubby stuffed turtle from the shelf and gives it a squeeze—eliciting a squeak, much to his delight. ]

And they're squeaky, too! I bet they'd be great for someone with a dog. I don't think any of our friends do, though.

[ Officially confirming that he knows exactly why Rei's here, without directly saying so. ]