"You should be too. It isn't safe." That's hypocritical coming from him. He recognises that even if she doesn't. But she's far younger than she looks and acts. And he has something of a protective streak, even if she tries to keep bumbling cowboys and childless fathers at bay.

"There are many vacant houses," he points out. "Warm. Food. Mmmmostly safe. And no rain, or fog." Not yet at least.