Safe haven
Our story begins in Barty's house, his boyfriend Firenze is about to arrive.
Firenze hammered on the door and shouted, "Let me in!"
Barty asked, "Who goes there?"
Firenze roared, "It's me, Firenze! Open this door right now, Barty!"
Barty opened the door and let an exhausted looking Firenze in, before shutting and locking the door behind him.
Barty inquired, "What happened to you, Firey?"
Firenze said, "They found out thaf we're dating."
Barty sighed. "I knew this day would come, I tried to warn you."
Firenze assured him, "This isn't your fault, Barty."
Barty muttered, "I should have been there to fight them off for you."
Firenze smirked. "As romantic as that sounds, there's no way you could hold off thousands of angry Centaurs."
Barty smiled. "I would have done my very best to. Anyway, what brings you to my doorstep?"
Firenze explained, "I need a safe haven to hide out in until this affair blows over."
Barty grinned. "You should have said so sooner, of course you can stay here as long as you need to."
Firenze chuckled. "Don't say that, I might never leave.