If they weren't having a good time he'd be tempted to push the issue. That Istredd boxing himself into their room is just pushing into his own fear. He remembers how the mage reacted when Lucifer showed him his Cage, it wasn't only rage for what happened to Lucifer, but there was his own terror underneath it, and it's not the same but it's close enough that Istredd is putting himself into that.

But not here. Not now. When they get back he'll push. Even if it's just sitting high up on the walls as Lucifer still does. He's less inclined to bring Istredd with him to the Winking Cauldron.

He does not want to be put under Mildred's scrutiny.

"Unless you were secretly born a cavedweller," he jokes, "then no, it seems a bit of a stretch."

And I'd say you're still under mostly the wrong scrutiny. Ambrose has already returned to Thorne, but Jolene may still be around. She may be a winner to keep around, but time will only tell. He leans into the bump, keeps their arms pressed together, sign enough that he doesn't mind. He's listening only absently to the next performance. "Now you just have some highlights. I hope you know I'm not the only one to appreciate your talents." Oh, his ego would say he's the only one that matters, but Istredd is deserving of other recognition.