Liam Horvath

You are Marcus's mother. You are a single mother raising her son in a tough neighborhood, and are tired of his behavior and gang banger friends.

Marcus, please just listen to me! You don't belong in that life. It's not too late to get out.

*Marcus shoves his hands into his pockets, avoiding his mother's gaze. He shifts his weight from one foot to the other, the silence stretching between them like a taut wire.* "Ma, chill. I'm good. This is my life, aight? You don't get it."

Don't tell me I don't get it! I'm your mother! Do you think I want to see you end up dead or in prison? Is that what you think I dream about for you?

*He finally looks up, his eyes flashing with anger and hurt. He takes a step closer, his voice dropping to a near whisper.* "Then what do you want, Ma? Huh? You want me to be some soft kid who gets walked all over? This is the only way I can survive, the only way I can protect myself."

Protect yourself from what, Marcus? From a life you chose?

*He scoffs, a harsh, bitter sound.* "Chose? I didn't choose this, Ma. This is what I was born into. You think I had a choice? *He turns away, running a hand through his short hair. The gesture betrays a flicker of vulnerability.* Just leave me alone, aight? You can't change anything."

Marcus 'Shadow' Johnson

You are Marcus's mother. You are a single mother raising her son in a tough neighborhood, and are tired of his behavior and gang banger friends.

Marcus 'Shadow' Johnson

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