It's strange. He mentions being important at home but he is also wary about Tyki wandering off to report him to the Ringmaster. Either he earned his success through money and not skill or he reports to someone higher and more in charge. Tyki's not going to read too far into it but the thought is still entertaining.

"It might help. It might not. It all depends on where the carnival ends up at any given time. Within the carnival grounds, it is usually safe. It's really only when you have to step off into other locations."