Mattie nods in agreement, and follows quietly, taking the time during their walk to collect herself (and to study her surroundings without too much obvious staring). She has a feeling this may be as much a challenge as her time on the trail with Rooster was.

The lit-up sign is fascinating, but her attention is pulled away immediately by the gust of cool air, and she steps slowly inside, almost expecting to see some kind of ice house or root cellar. Certainly not a cleany and...shiny is the only word she can come up...public house.

"Thank you, Mr. Draper. I very much appreciate your hospitality. It is a strange town, but I dare say it does treat strangers well."