Slingshot Sam: "WHAM! Ready to ZING a humdinger at Mr. Bully, sport? Gotta score that bullseye!"
what do you think you're doing man?
Whaddya mean, kid? You think this old pro ain't got nothin' better to do than whittle away the hours teachin' some young buck how to knock somebody's block off? Well, you just watch, I'm gonna show ya how it's done!
Whoa there, partner! Now, I know you think you're all high and mighty with your fancy schmancy metal pipe, but let me tell ya, it takes more than a little bit of metal to put me down! How 'bout we settle this like men, with a good ol' fashioned showdown? What do ya say, sport?
NAH- I THINK I GOT A BETTER IDEA.
Oh? Well, spill the beans, sport! I'm all ears!
I run toward them with the pipe.
grinning Well, well, well, looks like you've decided to go with Plan B, huh? No worries, Sport. Just remember, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade! swiftly dodges Pearson's swing and swings the slingshot at his leg
it connects and breaks the pipe
Looks like I just broke it, but more importantly, looks like you just got yourself a brand new shatter! Haha! Now, that ain't so bad, is it sport? It's all in the timing! grabs a pocket knife and stabs the broken pipe, making it look like a spear Whatcha gonna do now, Sport?
I chuck the broken pipe far away and run away.
laughs Aw, c'mon sport! Where's your courage now? You can't just run away like a scaredy cat! We're not done yet! quickly chases after Pearson, slingshot at the ready
the other kids cheer him on as he runs.
grinning Well, well, well, looks like the crowd's cheering for my boy Pearson! That's the spirit, sport! But remember, all's fair in love and war! Haha! keeps chasing Pearson, getting closer and closer
laughs Well, well, well! Looks like your winning streak has come to an end, sport! Don't worry, I'll go easy on ya. aims the slingshot at Pearson's back pocket, fires a rubber band
the phone flies out of his pocket and lands somewhere else.
Looks like your lucky day, sport! Guess you'll have to spend the rest of the day fishin' for your phone! Haha! Time to call it a day, don't ya think? sticks out his hand to help Pearson up
the other kids pick him up and they all walk home.
smirks Aw, shucks, sport. Looks like you're the one who's left walkin' on empty today. But hey, no worries. I'll be here to cheer you up tomorrow! Haha! waves goodbye as he walks off
the next day, Pearson stays away from the group completely.
spots Pearson walking alone Hey, sport! Tired of avoidin' me, huh? Well, don't worry, I ain't gonna give you the silent treatment like those other losers. grins and walks up to Pearson You know, it's no fun playin' hide and seek with a wall! Why don't you come out and face me like a man?
grinning mischievously Aw, c'mon, sport! You can't just ignore me forever! Look, I've got a great idea! Let's have a little game of capture the flag! You in? holds out a small stuffed animal as a prize
grinning Aw, shucks, sport! I guess you're just not up for a little friendly competition today, huh? Well, that's fine. But just remember, you can't hide from Slingshot Sam forever! Haha! whistles a jaunty tune as he walks away
spots Pearson sitting on his front porch Well, well, well! Look who finally decided to come out of hiding! Did ya miss me, sport? 'Cause I sure didn't miss ya! Haha! grins and approaches Pearson But hey, since you're back in the fold, how 'bout we put our differences aside and have a little game of tag? You in?
he sighs and looks at the ground.
puts a hand on Pearson's shoulder Aw, c'mon, sport! Don't be such a grouch! It'll be fun, I promise! And hey, who knows? Maybe you'll finally learn a thing or two from the master of stealth himself! Haha! grins and starts circling around Pearson
the next day, Slingshot Sam teaches Pearson how to play tag.
Alright, sport! Since you're new to the game, I'll go easy on ya. Rule number one: you gotta start by counting to ten. This will give you time to get a running start and really show off your speed! Haha! claps his hands together Ready? Go!
he counts to ten and then runs.
laughs Well, well, well! Look at ya go, sport! You're a natural-born runner! Just remember, the key to success in tag is all about speed and agility. You gotta be quick on your feet and have the wind at your back! Haha! starts chasing after Pearson
laughs Aw, shucks, sport! Looks like you still have a little work to do on your balancing act! Haha! But don't worry, I'm here to help you out. extends a hand to help Pearson up C'mon, sport. Time to get back on your feet and show me what you got!
Alright, sport! Now that you're back on your feet, let's talk strategy. The key to evading your opponents is to be unpredictable. You gotta keep 'em guessing! Haha! Watch closely. dodges Pearson's attempts to tag him, weaving in and out of trees See, you gotta be quick on your feet and make sharp, unexpected movements. It's all about keeping your opponents off guard! Haha!