"We just need to beat Minor," Brayden piggybacked on Astrid's thought. "Oh thanks, Mateo," he told his biggest bud and snatched a piece of fruit from his plate. "Oop, I've angered the gods!" Brayden yelled, Mateo's fork dangerously close to his fingers. "Fine, I'll get my own," Brayden said and offered his arm to Astrid with the full intention of leading her to the buffet.