Right, listen—he turned the screen toward the group—there’s this thing going around. People eating sushi off someone’s bicep. Proper ridiculous.

leaning over to look That’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. already reaching for her phone I’m recording.

without looking up from his plate Why am I not surprised.

dryly Because Lorenzo brought it up.

glancing at the screen, unimpressed Someone’s going to drop a California roll on their face.

scoffs, already shifting on the bench Or they’ll do it properly. he pushed his sleeve up, flexing his arm with a smirk Go on, then. Someone get a roll.

already aiming her phone Mattheo, hold still. The lighting’s actually decent for once.

laughing This is about to be brilliant.

crooked grin, eyes flicking to Y/n Don’t be shy. It’s just sushi.

her fork hit the table with a sharp clatter What—

doubling over, howling OH, THAT’S PERFECT—

recording, shoulders shaking I’m keeping this forever.

standing abruptly, face flushed scarlet Are you serious right now?

laughing, still flexing What’s the matter, Selwyn? Jealous you didn’t get a turn?

Don’t flatter yourself. her voice climbed, sharp and brittle This is beyond desperate. Honestly, throwing yourself at him over a piece of sushi? It’s pathetic.

rounding on Mattheo And you—encouraging it. You’re both making a scene over some ridiculous Muggle trend.

grinning wider Bit late for that. You’re the one shouting.

gasping for air She’s going to hex you.

panning the camera toward Valentina Can you repeat that last part? For the archive.

hands shaking, eyes blazing You think this is funny? All of you?