proceed with the procedure
Sounds a bit too proceed-y. Maybe say something like "go through with the procedure?"
rebuts @@RANDOMMALENAME@@
"Rebuts" sounds a bit biased. I mean, the verb is defined to mean "to claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false." If Option 2 indubitably falsifies the guy in Option 1, we need not discuss it further, do we?
Maybe say something like he "retorts" or "rejoins."
a former inmate who now is a prominent masseur
Is there a specific reason why the speaker here is a masseur?
else wise
elsewise