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Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/a/1711
License name: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Because I find your dialogue interesting as it is, I tried to approach it from the other end and create something different. It's a fun exercise :)

I started my thought process on an idea to differentiate the characters - both of them are killers but the similarities should stop here. After a few minutes of YouTube research I depicted my impressions on the two actors.

Ben Foster's character would more of a maniacal/psycho, a person who rushes without thinking, ruthless and with eccentric, maybe a little crazy, ideas. This would contrast well with odd-calculating, experienced Jason Statham. Ben's carefree attitude would also throw Jason off at times.

Back to the dialogue. With these in mind, I wrote this concept:

- BF: Blow his heart with adrenaline. 12cc and he's pretty much dead right on the spot.
- JS: Listen. I won't go inside with a probability of leaving him alive. It's not in my style.
- BF: But right after the EMTs have arrived, they find your heart going to break[1]. What's the first thing they do?
- JS: An epinephrine injection.
- BS: So basically, even if this syringe fails to kill him...
- JS: They will finish the job.

[1] this one is a bit screwed. I haven't found anything better with simple, yet strong meaning.

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