[ Derek considers her question for a moment before deciding to answer. He could be honest; he's looking for any reports of mysterious "animal attacks" and how they're dealt with. He can read between the lines, by now, when it comes to that sort of thing. Translation: are werewolves native here and are they hunted? In other words, has he made a terrible mistake coming here and he has to continue to hide who and what he really is, or can he be himself for the first time in his life?

He thinks better of asking for it and gives a little facial shrug as he shakes his head. ]

Not really. I'm sort of in the same boat. Not completely sure what I'm looking for, but figuring I'll find it when I find it.

[ He nods in the direction of the historical archives and takes a few steps, willing her to come with him. ]

I saw some things back this way. I don't know yet if they're what you're looking for, since I only saw them in passing, but it's worth checking, right?