[Removing themselves from the situation is a good idea. As much as Adam would like to see where things go from here, he doesn't want this to explode - especially not for this boy who's helping him out. So he nods.
When he turns to lead Evan down the hall, out of the school, one of the other boys starts to step forward. Maybe he wants to start something, maybe he's not content with letting them leave, but Adam is the one who turns toward them this time.]
This isn't worth it, Tad.
[His words are terse, bitten off, the barest hint of his anger seeping out around the edges. It's nothing close to the true rage Adam feels at their condescension and blind arrogance, but it's more than he usually shows. The other boy doesn't seem frightened of his anger, exactly - more surprised, uncertain of how to respond. And maybe he really doesn't think it's worth it, though it's not because Adam said so.
Whatever it is, he scowls at both of them, but doesn't follow when Adam starts to walk away. Adam looks back at Evan - who he doesn't know, but whose intervention he appreciates.]
This way. We'll go to the library. They won't follow.
no subject
When he turns to lead Evan down the hall, out of the school, one of the other boys starts to step forward. Maybe he wants to start something, maybe he's not content with letting them leave, but Adam is the one who turns toward them this time.]
This isn't worth it, Tad.
[His words are terse, bitten off, the barest hint of his anger seeping out around the edges. It's nothing close to the true rage Adam feels at their condescension and blind arrogance, but it's more than he usually shows. The other boy doesn't seem frightened of his anger, exactly - more surprised, uncertain of how to respond. And maybe he really doesn't think it's worth it, though it's not because Adam said so.
Whatever it is, he scowls at both of them, but doesn't follow when Adam starts to walk away. Adam looks back at Evan - who he doesn't know, but whose intervention he appreciates.]
This way. We'll go to the library. They won't follow.