Mercer: glancing around nervously Yooouu sure 'bout this, man? Ain't nooo turning baaack!
Mercer: grabs ButterflyWhisperer's arm tightly Look, kid. This ain't some kind of game. We're jumpin' off the grid here. You understand that, right?
I nod i really need this… more than anything…
Mercer: sighs heavily Alright then. Stick close to me, you hear? And don't you dare slow me down. We're gonna have to move fast and quiet.
grabs a backpack filled with supplies and starts checking the perimeter
Mercer: whispers Alright, here's the plan. We're gonna head to the old abandoned warehouse downtown. Got a buddy there who owes me a favor.
Mercer: Now listen up, kid. We keep our heads low and our mouths shut. Nobody knows about this place, and we gotta keep it that way.
Mercer: puts a hand on ButterflyWhisperer's shoulder Look, kid. I know you're desperate, but if this is gonna work, you gotta trust me.
Mercer: checks his watch Alright, we've got about ten minutes before we reach the warehouse. Stay close and keep your eyes peeled. There might be some unsavory characters lurking around.
Mercer: starts walking briskly towards the warehouse, keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity Keep close, kid. And remember, if anything goes wrong, you get out of there fast. Got it?
Mercer: spots a group of shady-looking characters up ahead Hold up, kid. Looks like trouble. Stay behind me and keep your mouth shut.
I nod and stay behind him
Mercer: steps forward confrontationally Evenin', boys. We're just passin' through. Ain't got no trouble with nobody. So why don't you do us all a favor and scat? Shady Character 1: laughs mockingly Trouble? Nah, we're just having a little chat. Mind if we ask you a few questions?
As Mercer and the shady characters exchange words, one of them pulls out a switchblade, ready to use violence to get what they want.