Rob and Selena's argument had paused upon the arrival of Lance. They moved a bit closer, curious about what he was going to say.
"I'm not opposed to you joining me in business, but are you truly prepared, and is this really the path you should take?"
"We need to think things through before making a decision, not impulsively commit to something that would ultimately lead us to regret."
He walked over to Enio, pointed to his arm, and said, "Last month, his arm was broken by someone and it still hasn't healed; it continues to hurt, especially on rainy days."
"You only see him dressed in nice clothes, creating a distance between you, but have you considered what he has sacrificed for these?"
"Each of us is the same, susceptible to being beaten, injured, losing limbs—are you prepared for that?"
His words plunged the eager youngsters into silence.