[The fire was frightening at first, sure. He and Sam have every right to be wary of someone who can summon flames out of thin air. But Nate is also the consummate skeptic at the tender age of twelve, and spends the better part of his free time practicing magic tricks when he's not reading, or drawing.
Also, he's a child, and therefore a contradictory, argumentative little shit.]
No way!
[Nate snaps from behind the safety of Sam's back, peering around his side at them. The brothers Drake have yet to discontinue their not-so-subtle backtrack to the scooter.]
There's a lot back down the road full of 'em, so get your own!
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Also, he's a child, and therefore a contradictory, argumentative little shit.]
No way!
[Nate snaps from behind the safety of Sam's back, peering around his side at them. The brothers Drake have yet to discontinue their not-so-subtle backtrack to the scooter.]
There's a lot back down the road full of 'em, so get your own!