"I dunno. They told ME to stay away, but... maybe it's different for someone who ain't a pet." He doesn't mean that bitterly, really. At least not towards Bill and Jack. He still feels like he's ended up a disappointment to them -- and it's a little unsettling to not be able to go somewhere and be with people he's known longer than anywhere or anyone else in this world.
Miniver wanders towards the door, out to the hallway, and pauses to consider where to go. "I dunno if Pickles is practicing or out or whatever... probably be glad to see you anyway. Wanna go to our room?"