[South Dakota]

The next time can be prepared for.
Just curl up into a ball and hope they don’t maim or kill you?

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

The next time can be prepared for.

Realistically explain how.

Just curl up into a ball and hope they don’t maim or kill you?

That is how bus beating work.

You can not run. The "adult" will pretend not to see. And your tormenters are protected by the backs of the seats.