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Bodyguard Quote by Ashley Poston

“On your left!” my bodyguard shouts again, skirting around me. “Looks like you only got two speeds—slow and slower!” I glare after him. “Excuse me?” Lonny spins around and begins jogging backward. “Prove me wrong, pretty boy.” That is it. He has followed me. He has towered over me with that…” quote by Ashley Poston
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““On your left!” my bodyguard shouts again, skirting around me. “Looks like you only got two speeds—slow and slower!” I glare after him. “Excuse me?” Lonny spins around and begins jogging backward. “Prove me wrong, pretty boy.” That is it. He has followed me. He has towered over me with that serious, terrifyingly calm face of his. He’s been a quiet, stalking Weeping Angel for as long as he’s been around. But Hades’ll freeze over before I let him throw shade like that.””

Ashley Poston

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About This Quote

A tense confrontation where the narrator challenges a relentless pursuer, asserting dominance and refusing intimidation.

In simple terms: Power struggle with a relentless stalker

Key Takeaway

Stand firm against intimidation

Themes

Power dynamics Conflict Defiance Identity Control

Mood

defiant tense determined

Type

dialogue narrative excerpt character monologue

When to use this quote

  • Confronting a persistent rival
  • Facing a threatening figure
  • Being pursued in a high‑stakes setting
  • Navigating a power imbalance
  • Maintaining composure under pressure

Key Concepts

Stalker archetype Psychological tension Self‑assertion Narrative voice

Practical Applications

  • Use in character development for a thriller
  • Illustrate resilience in a motivational speech

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to claim agency in a threatening scenario?
  • How does the narrator’s tone shape the power dynamic?

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