[Just about everyone calls him Doc. Sometimes it is how he acts, sometimes word just gets around. He is okay with this.]

Oh, you know. [He breathes in deep and lets out a small sigh. He is not the type to just unload all his troubles upon her.] Might have had a bit much to drink last night, but I'll be fine. [He wouldn't tell anyone he's not really okay, so at least she can take a small comfort in knowing he's not deliberately shutting her out.]

I understand there was... an incident, at the Boarding House. [Malcolm had had A Moment and broken a lot of dinnerware and other communal things in the kitchen.] I could bring you some cups and plates?