I think helping them always turns out way more interesting. And they're not strays. [He sighs, ignoring the glare since he knows the subject is rather touchy with the Master. It's almost like he's often jealous that he brings them along.]
[He doesn't have any room to really comment on Lucy. He never really understood how the relationship worked and he's not about to ask now. Instead he simply keeps his hand where it is, offering the other comfort if he needs it.]