A lot of trouble

?Now, for the last time, I just want info,? the Patriot said.

Slater took a swing at him with a Louisville Slugger. He caught it without breaking a sweat. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw someone moving behind him. Patriot gave Slater a quick jab, getting the bat away from the big guy. In the same motion, he swung the bat around so he caught the person behind him in the gut. Then he swung again, tripping up two other gang members.

Slater was about to get up but he pointed the bat at his head.

?Now, are you going to play nice, or do we have to keep up the caveman act?? Patriot said. Even though he had a reputation as a boy scout, occasionally, he'd found that talking like a blend of Solid Snake and Rorschach got more results.

?All right, flag-man, I'll cooperate."