Regents After Dark

Finn

How long do you lot think Archie will last on that mission?

Cameron

Um. Is two days too generous?

Wade

Well, I have faith in him.

Finn

You’re the captain. You have to say that. Now, let’s get real.

Callum

**eye-roll emoji**

Finn

Aw, sorry to interrupt your romantic staycation with Millie, Callum. Saw your last Fergie video, by the way. The bird still has better footwork than you.

Callum

Thanks.

Cameron

Showed it to my brothers too. They’re officially his biggest fans.

Finn

Speaking of, how’s life back in the Land of the Free?

Cameron

Refreshing. Way less rain, virtually no football talk. Nice break from you guys.

Finn:

And yet… here you are, talking to us.

Cameron

I could say the same to you. Weren’t you supposed to be in Greece with your brother?

Callum

Muting this chat now. See you blokes at training.

Finn

**laughing emoji**

Cameron

Dang it. We scared Grumpy Cal off again.

Wade

Gotta go too. Teddy’s staging a bedtime rebellion. Bye, lads.

Archie

What did I miss?

Finn

There he is! So… saving the world yet?

Archie

Cut me some slack! I’ve only been here for a few hours. We start tomorrow. But I have already played football, in case you’re wondering.

Finn

Of course you have.

Cameron

Wait—are you at a sports camp or a humanitarian mission?

Archie

It was just a kickabout with some kids. They did, however, confirm I’m a world-class keeper.

Finn

Suuuure.

Cameron

Is that how you boost your confidence now? Beating little children?

Archie

Believe it or not, they were quite good.

Finn

So, did you win?

Archie

Yep. Even played midfield. That didn’t go so well, though. Nearly took someone’s head off.

Cameron

You should really leave that position to the professionals, keeper boy.

Finn

Only you could go on a humanitarian trip and almost injure someone on your first day.

Archie

Oh, and I haven’t even told you the best part yet. It was my neighbour.

Finn

Wait! THE neighbour? Miss Posh Complainer?

Cameron

No way! Did she follow you?

Archie

Nope. She’s a doctor. Turns out we just signed up for the same trip.

Finn

That’s freaky.

Cameron

Most twisted coincidence in the history of coincidences.

Archie

Anyway, I need sleep. Big day tomorrow. Catch you all later.

Finn

So… how long do we think he lasts?

Cameron

Revising my earlier bet: 24 hours.

Archie

I saw that.

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