He nods. While Childermass says it should be safe, he will keep his guard up. Everything was strange and new, from those hosting them to the other workers themselves. It would be a learning experience for a while yet.

The offer gives him pause. It's unexpected coming from a man he has only met recently, but not unwelcomed.

"If you would find that agreeable," he returns and glances off in the distance. "I wanted to find somewhere quiet." And he would manage with a dog around although--

"Are animal companions common here?"