Ned opened the door to the Pie Hole, watching as if in slow motion, Digby rushed out and collided with a stranger innocuously strolling past. He never knew what to do in these situations!! "Digby, no." He almost didn't sound like himself when he was stern.......

Also I'm p sure their thread was voice so Ned doesn't recognize him, though he does look so apologetic, letting the doors swish closed behind him as he made his way further out onto the sidewalk.

"I'm so sorry about that, he's usually very docile."