Wait, back up. You're saying that a hat drove him crazy? Because it ain't magic? [He still has trouble accepting the stuff, although after Merlin's treatment of his coat he can't help but believe. Still, people going mad over the lack of magic is, where he's from, impossible.

There's a lot that Mal still has to learn. Quite a lot, actually.

The request takes him by surprise, but it's not unreasonable at all. Just odd.] Sure, can't say I'd mind overmuch. [He flashes her an awkward smile.] There somethin' I can help you with?