Alvin walked up to Old Parker, who was leading the group...
Seeing the old man grinning as he led a bunch of rowdy kids—probably pulled out of the Detention Room—while loudly chanting slogans, Alvin shook his head, amused. "What are you doing? The deputy director of the Punisher's Office is leading the charge in breaking the School Rules?"
Old Parker shot Chief George a cold look. Their attitude left the iron-fisted chief of New York feeling rather helpless. They all knew why Alvin had come here, but they still had a serious grudge against him as the "instigator"...
Seeing the fiery looks in the eyes of the hotheaded kids around them, Chief George held their gaze sternly for a moment, then gave a wry smile and stepped aside.
It was obvious that, at this moment, he wasn't welcome here...
Old Parker watched Chief George step aside, then smiled and patted Alvin on the arm. "I know what you're doing...
Old Cage was going to come over and teach you a lesson, but Professor Wilson talked him out of it..."
As he spoke, Old Parker glanced at Chief George, who had stepped aside. He hesitated, then said to Alvin, "Whatever decision you make, we support you, because you're helping people who need help. You're right!
"But I'm worried you'll get into the habit of 'sacrificing' yourself!
"Alvin, if this world needs someone to sacrifice himself to save it, it shouldn't be you!
"We don't care about anything else, but your reputation and honor shouldn't be used as bargaining chips.
"Once people get used to your 'sacrifices,' they'll start taking everything for granted...
"This isn't your responsibility. Or, rather, it shouldn't be how the Manhattan Axe solves problems!"
Alvin fell silent for a moment. Moved, he looked at Old Parker, stepped forward