As one of two people in the choir room who showed up early for practice, Artie felt obligated to make conversation. "So, what do you like to do for fun?"

Joe looked up in surprise. "Um, play my guitar, read. Normal stuff."

"You play video games?"

He shrugged. "Sure. Some of them have too much senseless violence in my opinion, but I like others."

"Mario Kart?"

Joe's eyes lit up. "It's one of my favorites."

Artie nodded. "Want to join the guys' game night? We're having an epic tournament this week."

"Sounds like fun. Text me the details?"

"Will do."