I wasn't thinking about it. [ Lambert answers, apparently having zero problem lying baldly -- and badly -- to Carly's face. He's just exploring options, okay? Nothing she needs to worry about. But good to know. Anyway, it's just a matter of hedging his bets in case it turns out the Carnival doesn't have any room for animals... ]

So what are you going to do with it now? [ A change of subject is always a good thing. Right? ] Now that you've rescued it from certain death and all.