Lambert doesn't look up from petting the Growlithe, but a cynical smile makes his lip curl. Of course she'd say that.

"Hm. Guess you could make the first argument for these." He holds up a clawed hand then gestures at the tail curling around him on the floor. The last time Childermass had asked about them, Lambert had shrugged and said one could blame it on the Ringmaster and a poorly worded wish for something to make him a better Nightrider. "Second one might be why you're turning into a chicken."

The amusement from the jibe doesn't last long, though, as he moves on to answering Childermass's question with another question. His voice is deceptively casual, for all there isn't a hint of a humor in his voice when he speaks.

"You ever hear about changes affecting someone's mind?"