This might have been a good thing to try and prelude with. Boy oh boy. Matt has his own awkwardness to press on through.

Sorry, Steve. He really is.

"Please. I think that chili and beer are an excellent pairing. Don't ask me about wine and food. Beer and food," he does a little head bob. Imagining all of those ninety pounds taking in that much alcohol does make Matt snicker.

"I know when to pick fights. And they're in circumstances without you or Verity." To make it even more transparent Matt steps aside so he can have a first sip of beer too.