"But, trapped where you can be more in the open.". From what little he knows of the place, the fact that Pickman skipped right on over to the inn, in goat feet, and was only apparently nervous to meet -him-, West feels this is a safe assumption. "Though with what you've given to join your pack...". Slight pause at the term, but it's hardly noticeable, more mulling it over, not scorn. "that isn't so much. I'm fortunate that I have as much of my research notes with me that I have, but I've lost access to much more."