I spent a weekend with friends in NYC. When someone had to go home, we went as a large “pack” of people.
That way we were able to dissuade any other “packs” from trying anything, and even if some of us decided to splinter off and go elsewhere (usually), there was always enough people to have strength in numbers.
Bullies tend to back down when confronted by superior numbers. Typical gutless punks.
But it never hurts to carry heat.(and I do)
Bullies always will go for the easy pickings.
If I go for a walk in NYC, I want to be with your “pack.”