Tuck really wasn't sure how watching their mortal enemy hug his oldest friend, whom the man wanted to abduct and probably rape, was supposed to calm him the fuck down. Yes, it got Malcolm away from his parishioners, but at what cost?!
Malcolm simply hugged Marian back, happy to go along with it. "That's me," he said, grinning widely at her, "keeping you on your toes!"
Ruby smiled widely at the pair of them. "Malcolm was just telling me he's been looking for a congregation to join! He's from Arizona! He's a bounty hunter! Doesn't that sound exciting?"