Mocking
Dwayne’s friends asked him about the situation as soon as he got to them. “What’s happening? Are you too afraid to go on? The others grinned as one questioned in jest. Dwayne, however, declined to return the smile. He pleaded with them to leave, whispering, “We have to leave now.”

Mocking
Interference
Dwayne’s buddies looked at him bewildered, but they understood that he would not clarify the situation. Nevertheless, a few nearby individuals who heard his murmurs did wish to inquire. However, there was a disturbance from the middle of the throng before they could go up to Dwayne and demand answers.

Interference