All Peridot's question gets from Childermass in response is the usual shrug, which is entirely unhelpful. For his own part, he's simply waiting, watching, as ever, from a safe distance away. Hands folded behind his back, he's retreated to the typical 'sure does look bored in the face of this nonsense' expression that most here should be familiar enough with. It isn't necessarily true, but it's always safer to present no reaction whatsoever in his own opinion.

Waiting, watching, wondering if they actually should have added 'clothing' to the list they gave the Ringmaster just before...