[Yeah, there's no way this is a case of just a poor, innocent animal who's scared of the big bad humans.]

Look, how about you go ask around for a stun grenade while I hold the door. I'll make sure nothing happens to Bob. Promise.

[Liar liar pants on fire. Once Elle is gone, he plans to take out his laser pistol and take care of "Bob" then dispose of the evidence and tell Elle that Bob ran off.]