"I'm not sorry. I liked her." He hasn't forgotten the negative emotions associated with the more human version of the TARDIS, and he certainly feels them, but that's overshadowed at the moment by his curiosity and amusement. It really had been interesting to meet Idris. He can't help trying to talk about her a little bit. And he really does want to know if she thinks his nose is hilarious.

His smile tightens into a smirk and he says, "Not big on linear conversation, were you? Not that you're big on it now. Or any other time, I assume." He chuckles a little, "She did call me magnificent. It might have endeared me to her a bit. Flattery will get you everywhere, you know."