[Yes, he will just stand here. Usually, he remains standing or saddled to create a disproportionate imbalance between himself and others on purpose if they deserve it.

Here, he stands only because Claude has not invited him to sit down. So it’s politeness.

He lifts his head to glance at the sky from beneath the hat’s brim.]

It was modeled after the Labyrinth nearby. I was curious. Why did you? You weren’t running away, or chasing anyone. Your heart was beating too slowly.