"Hey, with everything that's been goin' on, can't be too careful." Trip can't manage any expression besides relief. It really had been a long day but this helped immensely. He couldn't think of anyone better to be stuck in this situation with then Malcolm Reed. "Tell me 'bout it. They even have us roomin' next to each other. Least they coulda done was keep us apart." Not that Trip was complaining but still. Would have made more sense.

While Trip expected a little tensing on Malcolm's part, some habits died hard especially when his friend was stressed, he hadn't expected anything like that. And the staring, like he'd never seen Trip before was very odd. "Are you feelin' alright?" He asked, completely concerned now as he let's go, but keeps one hand on Malcolm's shoulder, just in case.