That was a mightily quick turnaround from an eager puppy circling the shins to a dejected cat skulking away.

"Pfff. A mile is not far at all. It will only take you twenty minutes at the most. It is better for us to be sticking together in a place we do not know, especially if someone were to get hurt on their own." Were it anyone else, Doc might have joked that someone will be needing to hold Raylan's hand when he gets scared in the fog. With Malcolm though being skittish as he is, Doc eases back on the teasing.

"I plan to make a short trip to the library, but I will keep an eye on this place. You are both free to leave, if you wish."