In this excerpt from Max by James Patterson, Fang tries to lighten a tense situation with humor, suggesting that the only positive aspect is that the Erasers might mutilate them before killing them. His attempt at reassurance is met with surprise, indicating the unpredictable and threatening environment they are in.

Fang then playfully claims, "You love me this much," to which the narrator responds with an intense scream of outrage, highlighting the mix of danger, frustration, and complex emotions the characters experience in their harrowing circumstances. The scene captures both the tension and the unpredictable nature of their interactions.