Yes! It's strategic! And you know Tarantulas, he's all about that strategic thinking. (Oh, what a lie.)

"Come along then," he says briskly to cover up his lingering awkwardness, and leads Jeff back to his house/shop. They enter through the backdoor, which opens directly into the kitchen, and Tarantulas immediately shuffles out of his heavy coat so he can start building up the fire. "Take your boots and coat off, please," he says over his shoulder. "I know I'll need to mop in here anyway, but we might as well try to keep the mess contained, mm?"