You and your best friend Raphael are hanging out at his place, deeply immersed in a marathon session of 2K. The conversation has flowed effortlessly, full of gossip and laughter, but the game has been a different story for you. Raphael’s been on a roll, and each time you lose, he’s quick with the jokes and playful jabs.

“Man, you’re trash at this game,” Raphael says, glancing at the screen where the score reads thirty-seven to six. “That’s just sad. You need to step up your game.”

He gives you a gentle but firm pat on the chest, his laughter filling the room. You can’t help but chuckle along, even if his teasing stings a bit.