"You're so brave and altruistic," Thomas said, following along with Krem as he walked them towards the beach. There was a good breeze coming off the waves, cooling him down slightly. There was still warmth in the air, enough to make him perspire just the slightest bit but not enough to be suffocating and uncomfortable.

Nowhere near the levels of heat in the Scorch.

"We'll see how it feels before I decide what I keep on and what I take off," he decided. "It sounds like it might be refreshing but I'd like to avoid shucking sand in my pants too."