The gastroperformance draws inspiration from Marcel Mauss’s theory of reciprocity, which understands mutual exchange as a fundamental social principle. First developed in his essay The Gift, Mauss’s theory proposes that the circulation of goods in many societies cannot be reduced to an economic transaction. A gift generates social bonds, obligations, and symbolic meaning because, in Mauss’s sense, every gift contains a threefold movement: to give, to receive, and to reciprocate. In the first act of the gastroperformance, participants receive an edible matchstick made of chocolate, which “explodes” when bitten, an ignition that embodies the spark of each person’s affection. A popping sound resonates inside the mouth as they move through an inflatable tunnel of flames. Upon exiting, they are welcomed by a performer who hands them the “fire of affection,” suggesting that this inner energy multiplies when shared. They are then guided to the final act, as structured in the logic of the Gift. Once there, the performer emphasizes the importance of each individual flame, inviting everyone to close their eyes and reflect on the area of their lives in which they wish to awaken that energy. Each participant then inserts their flame into a gold vessel. In that instant, a seven-headed deity inflates, an image of collective force activated by individual gestures. As a parting gift, the performer offers a choice to each participant: a cookie shaped like a flame, symbolizing the spark of action, or a cookie shaped like a droplet of water, symbolizing the permanence of sustained effort.