Caleb, Klein, Adam, Caleb's parents, and Jeff stood in stunned silence, unable to process the unexpected turn of events. Voli continued his verbal assault, completely disregarding any sense of decorum.
"I've met dust bunnies more threatening than you. What's your grand achievement, being the neighborhood's most pathetic criminal? Congrats, genius!" Caleb's father attempted to intervene, "Voli, that's not necessary," but his plea fell on deaf ears as Voli unleashed a torrent of vulgar remarks, leaving the room in a cringe-worthy silence. Caleb's futile attempts to rein in his talking companion only fueled the onslaught.
"Did you learn your criminal skills from a coloring book? Your rap sheet is so laughable; I bet even kindergarten teachers could do a better job. Seriously, what were you thinking?" Jeff and Adam exchanged bewildered glances, while Caleb's mother buried her face in her hands, mortified.
