I moved to leave, and Dylan actually grabbed my shoulders. I was so surprised that i forgot to karate-chop his elbows and break his arms.'"I don't want anything to happen to you," he said urgently."What you want does not matter here," I said slowly and carefully. I hoped Dylan was sensitive enough to read between the lines, to the subtext of: Let go of me or I'll kill you.
"I moved to leave, and Dylan actually grabbed my shoulders. I was so surprised that I forgot to karate-chop his elbows and break his arms." I was startled by Dylan's sudden action, which caught me off guard. Despite my intentions, I didn't react as I normally might, indicating the situation was unexpected and tense.
"I don't want anything to happen to you," he said urgently. I responded calmly, emphasizing that his concerns were irrelevant in the context. My words were meant to communicate that he should loosen his grip, implying a warning that I might act violently if necessary, based on the subtext of my statement."
