“Verity!!! How could you?”

“Darling, he was wearing the same mask.”

“But it wasn’t me, was it?”

“I know that now, darling. I just thought you were having an off day.”

“What do you mean, off day?”

“You know, he wasn’t anywhere near as good as you.”

“Oh, I see, really?”

“Yes, my darling, you know you’re the best.”

“Just a simple mistake then.”

“Yes, darling. Am I forgiven?”

“Oh, Verity, how can I ever stay mad at you?”

Turns to reader, raises an eyebrow and smiles. Better take him home before he realises how many masks I gave out.