Chapter 154: The Three Buske-teers (2)
"It is, but if you don’t want to talk about it, that’s your choice, innit? Just...communication is better, yeah? We’re all trying to achieve something here, and seeing someone slacking off or getting preferential treatment builds resentment. Either way, thanks for putting in the work. We can definitely get this done and get Prince Willie off our backs. You know he’s been harassing Ari."
"Harassing you? Why?" Carlos turned to look at Ari in shock, and Ari shot the British boy a bitter look.
"We don’t like each other, so it’s not a big deal. Let’s just finish this up."
"That’s part of it, but also because he’s defending you when you’re not here, and you’re delaying our work. Oi, you green little gremlin, don’t glare at me like that! I’m telling the truth!" Benjamin easily avoided Ari’s elbow by sliding away.
"If your protein powder goes missing tomorrow, you’ll know why. Prepare to lose all those gains you brag about."
"If your mask and that brown tracksuit of yours go missing tomorrow, you’ll know why as well. I know you put it in the dryer when you take a shower."
Ari: ಠ_ಠ
Benjamin: ಠ_ಠ
"Truce?"
"Yeah, truce."
Somewhat touched, Carlos looked at Ari with teary eyes, touched that he would defend him without giving up his circumstances.