[He wraps his arms around himself. Without the jacket, the cold is now hitting him full force.]
Thank you. I really do appreciate it, but...it's not possible.
[He pulled his own flashlight out.]
I'll be okay.
[He wondered sometimes why he was so afraid of the dark, when he had a monster living inside of him much more terrifying than anything like might be lurking in the shadows.]
((It's still pretty early. Before the park burns down.))