"Yeah, well, it's a lot easier for me to show it than have to explain it," Lambert assures her, tilting his chin up slightly so he can look her in the face ... mostly so that she doesn't miss him winking at her in an attempt to lighten the mood.

"Just try not to poke around in there too much, or you might see a few things Childermass would rather keep private."

Of course, now that he's said that, he's also actively thinking of said things, which very likely isn't a good idea. In an effort to quash those down before the Ringmaster can get started on her memory dive, Lambert asks--

"Is there anything you need me to do while you're in there?"