"Mm. It's useful."

He's stronger. He can hear better, eavesdrop; he can sniff people out if he needs to. He heals at a much faster rate now. It's been a comfort, actually -- something that makes him feel a little more like he belongs in a house where every other person who lives in it is not quite human, either.

"And...kinda fun, I guess." He's a little embarrassed about the hat, yes, but is he sorry about it? Nope.