[Tim seems more at ease, now that what's expected from him is confirmed and he actually smirks at the comments and looks back at Q.]

You sound like Alfred actually, the family butler, well he's more like a grandfather so I suppose someone's mother isn't too far off.

I have appropriate clothing back at what will apparently be my new residence. I imagine so do you but if you don't mind us stopping with me first to get it? We can perhaps get tea? and discuss silver linings.