The room buzzed with laughter and chatter. It was a rare kind of meetup—two casts from completely different worlds colliding in one lively, chaotic space. The Welcome to Derry crew had only managed to send three of their own: Y/n, Amanda, and Clara. But the Lord of the Flies boys had turned out in full force.

Roger and Maurice were locked in some heated debate over a card game. Piggy was trying to explain the rules to Simon, who looked politely confused. Ralph was laughing with Amanda and Clara, who were already trading stories like old friends.

And then there was Thomas Connor.

He spotted Y/n from across the room. That grin of his—easy, a little mischievous—flashed as he made his way over, weaving through the crowd without hesitation.