"I read a few things," he says, his tone even and free of judgement. He'd read up on Alan a little, after the Bright Falls AWE. A casual glance at the tabloids now and again, but nothing in depth. He'd had other cases at the time.

But the situation at the House, well. That's intriguing. He'd been working on a list of questions to ask, but now isn't the time.

"What matters now is that you're okay. Once we get back to your cabin, I'll get the stoves going and we'll make sure you're in tip top shape."