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Panel 1: Ray, looking frustrated, says, "And everything with my brother IS a big deal... I'm not encouraging you to talk to Bryce more or anything! That whole thing was really weird." Sara, annoyed, replies, "Uh huh."

Panel 2: Loading books onto a cart, Ray continues, "So we never had this discussion, and if god forbid you DO talk again -- the reason I told you I left home? He doesn't know. Don't tell him."

Panel 3: Sara, arms crossed, says, "What? Why?" Ray closes his eyes and answers, "Because he has to deal with my evil brother for I-don't-know-how-long and it would make it... harder for him."

Panel 4: Walking away with a stack of books, Sara says, "That is WAY too nice of you." Ray says, "Hey! I am ALWAYS nice."