The Paladin Prophecy

#30: SOMETIMES THE ONLY WAY TO DEAL WITH A BULLY IS TO HIT FIRST. HARD.

“That’s private property,” said Will, walking over to him. “I don’t care what your damn rulebook says. The next time you decide to get all gestapo up in here, bring a warrant signed by a judge. Because if you ever come in here again without one? I will roll up my copy of the Constitution and knock your teeth out with it.”

All four intruders froze. Will ripped the rules out of Lyle’s hand. Lyle turned pale, livid spots blossoming on his cheeks.

Dave hopped down from his perch in the window and went into what looked like a touchdown dance.

“You can’t talk to him like that,” said Todd, stepping between them.

“What are you good at, Todd?” asked Will.

“Excuse me?”

“What are your big talents in life? I mean, aside from ‘second fastest’ and ‘inheriting’?”

Todd’s eyes went as red as brake lights; his whole body vibrated. Lyle put a hand on Todd’s shoulder, but Todd shook him off and got in Will’s face.

“You are so completely gone from here,” said Todd.

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