Scooby remained calm. He watched them closely but did not move. He only shifted slightly when Betty stepped closer, placing himself where he always did—between her and the rest of the world.
As she had feared, the authorities insisted on containment. They spoke calmly, using careful language, but their meaning was clear. Scooby was too large, too unknown, and too visible to remain unexamined. Temporary confinement, atleast until they could study it further, they said, was necessary for everyone’s safety.