Now that the men are standing, Bruce can get up off the ground. He and her luggage are covered in a thick layer of dirt but he doesn't give it a thought as he quickly puts himself between Betty and the troublemakers.
"That's no way to treat a newcomer, gentlemen." Granted, he was using the term very loosely, but they didn't seem impressed.
"Hey, we just wanna make sure she got a place to staaaay tonight." One at the back slurred sloppily, and Bruce stood up to his full height, though his thinner form hardly made it seem impressive.
"I mean it. Step away. Please." Bruce hated confrontation, but he hated people who were disrespectful even more. This was a horrible way for Dr. Ross to meet the town, and he hoped that his stern but calm tone would be enough.
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Date: 2013-12-30 05:28 am (UTC)From:"That's no way to treat a newcomer, gentlemen." Granted, he was using the term very loosely, but they didn't seem impressed.
"Hey, we just wanna make sure she got a place to staaaay tonight." One at the back slurred sloppily, and Bruce stood up to his full height, though his thinner form hardly made it seem impressive.
"I mean it. Step away. Please." Bruce hated confrontation, but he hated people who were disrespectful even more. This was a horrible way for Dr. Ross to meet the town, and he hoped that his stern but calm tone would be enough.