"Hey, deep breath. Let's get you in closer to town, where you can be safer. Around people. So that if it comes at you again, you've got backup." The guy who rescued Jeff is pallid, and cold when he touches Jeff's hand to help him out. And he's still not breathing. Or blinking, for that matter.

But he musters a small smile (that doesn't linger) as he turns to lead Jeff back toward town.