One afternoon, filming focused on roasted bell peppers.
Damiano explained the process while adjusting the nearby spices.
Curious, Alankrita leaned slightly closer to observe the peppers blistering over high heat.
Immediately,
a hand gently guided her backwards.
"Careful."
She looked up.
Damiano stood beside her.
"The oil can splash."
Almost immediately the peppers crackled violently.
A small burst of heat rose from the pan.
She blinked.
"Oh."
He nodded.
"Occupational hazard."
For a moment neither moved.
Then both stepped back.
The cameras continued rolling.
The crew pretended not to notice.
Professionalism returned instantly.
Mostly.