human
Subaru:  “…No choice, then. I really didn’t want to resort to this, but…”
gpt
Thug:  “Ahh? Would you stop messin’ around already? What the hell can you—”
human
Subaru:  “I’ll have you know, I know Mr. Reinhard, guys. Reinhard and I are best buds. If I yell, he’s gonna come running right over!”
gpt
Thug:  “—Wha? !”
human
Subaru:  This was his trump card, “The Fox Invoking the Lion,” and it worked wonders. The mention of Reinhard’s name scared the trio witless. The effect was immediate, and Subaru forced himself to act like a big shot to cow them further. "So what’ll it be, guys? One shout and he’ll make mincemeat out of you with his bare hands.”
gpt
Thug:  The men gritted their teeth resentfully. “W-we’ll let you. This time.”
human
Thug:  “Remember this, it’s not like you beat us or anything!”
gpt
Thug:  “And it’s not like we’re scared of Reinhard’s name or anything!” The men immediately fled the alley, their weak, stereotypical parting shots only enhancing their petty crook image.
human
Subaru:  Only when they had completely gone did Subaru exhale deeply. Somehow he’d ridden the crisis out. Now if he could only get the girl to soften just a little—