[The hunch of Blake's shoulders is on the defensive side]

It's easy to think that way until it's your ass on the line.

I don't get how another highschooler would know anything about it, but this friend of yours has his head on straight.

[Blake's a little more comfortable talking about that. It's something that hasn't changed.]

Somebody has to deal with the ugly crap and keep the city going.

[His shoulders straighten. It's something he takes pride in, even now.]