[He maybe hesitates a beat longer on that than he should, eyes darting away from Caleb before daring back.]

I'm not going to jail nor in any trouble with the city, if that's your meaning.

I'm just...[He sighs.]

There's a man in the city who's hurt some people in quiet ways, ways that are easily unnoticed. I've got it in me to do something about it and I intend to. [He holds up a hand.]

Before you offer, no I don't want you there. He's dangerous to most if he chooses and, no, I won't be alone.