Matt thumped his fist on the desk like a gavel. “All right, everyone, let us begin the end.” Once the group was seated, Matt got to his feet and made a short speech about how honored he was to have played with such an agreeable and dynamic group. “All ejected assholes aside,” he added. It was corny, but flattering to all in attendance. Matt jokingly pretended that was the prelude to a much longer speech, but Jeremy pulled him back down into his chair and told him to start the damn game already.