Constant reminders of the Manor like to sneak up on him more than he wants to realize. If his claws reach rocks they'll subconsciously pull back gently. Even his ears might slide backwards in memory.

"I do not wish to question our Lady," to which he means the Ringmaster," but sometimes I wonder if some of these people are worth their weight in their position." He has serious doubts about the Doctor but people needed a Doctor. Even having one around was somewhat comforting.