The cat swarm was kind enough to lead him back down the street and even allow him to turn a corner, but they were clearly keeping a nice distance between Thomas and any doors. This broke only when a car needed to pass down the street. The cats parted like the Red Sea for those, none of them risking life and limb just for a game.

Daryl had to duck down to street level briefly to retrieve his bolt, but only after Thomas was out of view of the spot. He'd have to catch up, but he didn't want that just laying around where anyone - particularly the non-supernatural crowds - could grab it.