His eyebrows raise slightly. "You seem very confident in your ability to leave this place in a timely manner," Malcolm replies. "Have you spoken with any here yet? Asked them how long they've been on these isles?"

He tries to sneak a look at her ScryWatch in order to determine what color it is. He's also able to assess her general demeanor and finds that she has a confident air about her. It's almost regal. That might make sense, based on her attitude.