[Freddie looks flabbergasted for a moment, like he can't even believe this guy is giving him such a hard time over this. He quickly peeks around the corner to see how close the creature is. Fairly close. He ducks back in.]

Well I guess I'd have no choice then! Look, I'm not forcing you into doing anything, but while you're here, why not help a guy who's stuck here without even shoes, let alone a weapon or some weird super power.