"I had places t'get dry," he says. "Best I could. And when y'got a fire and a good coat, well, y'make it work the best you can. Plus, you can make tea outta most anything. Pine needles, if you steep 'em long enough, actually get pretty good..."

Right.

Doc shrugs a little.

"I had to go somewhere, didn't see the point in hangin' around."