Ethan drove for a while in silence, letting the weight of Jason's words hang in the air. Finally, he gave his answer, his voice firm, cutting through the darkness.
"I appreciate the counsel, Jason," Ethan said, making a sharp turn. "But no. I'm not leaving. This is where the fight is, and this is where I need to settle things. I'd rather die trying than run away again."
[There he goes! That's my boy!] the System cheered internally. [A real man! Don't worry, buddy, when you die, I'll make you the most handsome tombstone in the cemetery. It will say: 'Here Lies Ethan: Died Horny and Stupid.']
Jason smiled, a genuine, if slightly weary, expression. "I respect that decision, Boss. And I will support you to the end."
They soon arrived at their destination. As the magnificent gates of the neighborhood came into view, Jason let out a soft whistle. "Wow. Celestial Garden... Boss, how did you get a house here? These places cost at least twenty-five million."
