Well, my tactic would be to comply and give up the item.
I realize that in this play, you described the item as a medical device and I assume it is very necessary for me, as the main character to have but I can't see how that can justify being killed over it. Or taking the chance that another patron might for that matter.
This, to me, is a lose/lose situation. Just how badly I lose seems dependent upon whether I comply or try to be a "hero".
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