While he was eating, Radley heard a great deal of commotion outside. Frowning, he got up to investigate. Malcolm's Crew often bullied people in town. Newcomers usually got waylaid by them.

He stepped outside to see the scene on the street. A pretty girl being chased. That was never good.

"You know, you're all on my side of town," he mused. "Malcolm might not like that you've strayed this far. I certainly don't like it. Anyone here is under my protection."