I brought Rommel downstairs for the first time today. We had to put our cat, Jemima, in another room with the door closed.  He explored the mantle piece and the top of the television.  There were clearly some interesting smells behind the sofa.  While downstairs he also climbed all over me.  Now he is trying to hide in the roll of carpet by climbing on my bureau.  Earlier today he went to sleep with me.