[ No, Jesus sees that in him. As much as he hates every one of them he doesn't want to encourage the coldness that's taken hold of Daryl to grow in him, to coil around his heart like choking vines: no, he makes a firm decision right then. ]

No.

[ It's abrupt and sharp and obvious in that he has no intention of hearing an argument. ]

No, you're going to stay with the bike. If I can't take them all down cleanly, they're not going to see you. [ They've very nearly reached the road and he hasn't stopped moving, talking as they go. He's not looking at him any more. ]

I'm going to give you my mask and coat and you're going to watch and listen. I need you as a trump card just in case, not out where we're too far separated if it goes bad.

[ He does pause finally at the edge of the asphalt to make sure they won't be seen. ]