How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
He thumped me on the chest. "Huh?" Thumped me again, harder. "Huh?"
I stood still as a rock. I knew what he was doing. He wanted me to thump him back, like I always did. Locker-room buddy bulls. (42.20-42.21)
Crash and Mike just love to thump each other's chests. It's like locker-room theater they perform to show each other they're manly men. This time, though, Crash thumps a little harder than Mike is expecting. Was that necessary? Could Mike have gotten the same message from Crash if Crash had just rolled his eyes and walked away?