[ Listen, Peter recognizes a thief when he sees one. It's a sort of "game recognize game" thing. A sort of, "I know you're shady as hell because I am, on occasion, also shady as hell," except he's a recovering disreputable person. Sort of. Most of the time. He has his on and off days.
He's in the Paws About Town because he likes knickknacks, likes little souvenirs, and little robotic pets are definitely awesome trinkets. (Also, the prank possibilities? Nigh endless.) And the only reason why he's watching Nott in his peripheral is because he's making sure she doesn't try to divest him of his personal belongings – and she hasn't made a move as of yet. So that's a point in her favor.
When she stuffs the toy into her pocket, he looks thoughtful for a second, takes a quick look around.
"somebody's watching me" - rockwell, 1984
He's in the Paws About Town because he likes knickknacks, likes little souvenirs, and little robotic pets are definitely awesome trinkets. (Also, the prank possibilities? Nigh endless.) And the only reason why he's watching Nott in his peripheral is because he's making sure she doesn't try to divest him of his personal belongings – and she hasn't made a move as of yet. So that's a point in her favor.
When she stuffs the toy into her pocket, he looks thoughtful for a second, takes a quick look around.
Then, quietly, against his better judgment, ]
The tail's stickin' out.