Ashley laughed at the question. It was a sweet, light sound, but he at least had the sense to remain quiet. He didn't want them to be interrupted. The police. Did people really call them? Was that a thing that happened, outside of movies? They seemed as real as the monster in front of him. Less real.

"Why would I call the police? They would try to lock you up. They might hurt you."

He held up the bag of food between them, offering it. "You'll get hungry. I'll worry."