His two friends, Erza and Lucy

"Heya!" Natsu boomed as he rushed over to them.

"Hello, Natsu" Erza said with her usual formal tone.

"Seriously, Natsu? Couldn't you tell we were talking?" Lucy nagged.

"It's fine, Lucy. I was going to get another round anyway. Then we can continue." Erza added as she stood - more trying to avoid being part of the lecture in rudeness Natsu was about to be given by Lucy.

Unbeknownst to her, this set things up perfectly for Natsu. He couldn't go too crazy in here with everyone around, but this area was empty enough that he could blast Lucy with no trouble, the hit Erza when she returned...

Lucy continued to nag him. And Natsu pulled out his new toy...