"Was I-- Was I at the game tonight? Who are you talking to, Soleggiato? Of COURSE I was there, cheering on the school and all my friends! I don't even need to ask if YOU were there. Did you see that explosion?! Man, that was something. I'm surprised that no one, like, died!"

Ever enthusiastic talking about sports, be it soccer or bacci, quodpot or quidditch, Vinnie was his usual animated, Italian self as he turned to face Sunny. He spoke with a lively expression in his face and unconscious waves of his hands.