(yeah, "divided" is the least offensive way to put it. hei's eyes track the man as he rounds him, taking measured steps to keep the distance between them at a few comfortable paces.)

Won't? I can't. (so he believes.

they both came off the same bus in the same state — how the hell is he going to know much more?)

I don't mind trying, but I'd rather go somewhere else. If anyone's seen me, his friends or someone in the mouth of the alley, then the cops are coming. (a beat.) Police officers. Defenders of the peace. Don't know what a bus is?