"Let's see how it goes. But I told you, mate. I believe that sometimes you just meet people that matter." Sirius shrugged his shoulders, pulling Remus just that little bit closer against him as if to reassure him. He understood his apprehension, but in a way that made it easier for him to make his mind up. He certainly didn't feel threatened by Remus in any way. "You worry too much. Stop overthinking. In fact, let's do an exercise. Pretend that you and I have been together for ages. Improvise. Do you know the first rule of improvisation? Always say yes."

He pressed his lips together, then took the empty chip bag and balled it up, tossing it into a bin as they walked past it. "Honey," he said, deciding he was in character now, "We should get curtains for the bedroom."