That's the gargoyle. His other body.

[The clock replied to the question as he examined the torch.]

He's been there since I first woke up. Him up here and me way down there.

[He pointed down into the darkness toward where his body stood keeping the time.

After a moment, he knelt down and offered an arm out to the spider children.]

Thank you for showing me this. I don't know how much it will help, but I'm sure it will at least a little. You should get to safety in case the killer is still around. I don't want any of you to get hurt.