"Right. Yes. Common room. It is after curfew so...I guess that would be a good idea."
Well, a good idea in a universe that was silly. Or, Ernie supposed, the real world. But he was finding that he didn't really like the real world these days, so staying in the closet was entirely more enjoyable and appealing at this very moment.
Hazel didn't sound enthusiastic about leaving. He didn't sound enthusiastic about leaving. So while the suggestion was there, Ernie didn't make any move to actually leave the closet.