"Okay, so it's not out yet, but it will be, plus the wind helps. Storms are faster out here." Which he wasn't exactly certain if that was even true considering getting far enough inland to compare was pretty much impossible for him. That was the on advantage humans had: was there a place they couldn't go? Seriously?

He took the boots and socks, then gave the poor guy a flat look. "Stop. Being. Stingy." Really, he was just trying to help here, let him help. "Keep whatever weapons you might have if it makes you feel better, but at least give me your pants."

Note, he didn't say his underwear. He was trying to compromise here.

"Besides, I'm already naked and you don't seem to get all weird about that?. I don't see what the big deal is."