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Panel 1: Later: Sara's in the bookstore at the front desk, with a book cart by her. She's looking something up on the computer, holding a book in one hand.

Panel 2: The bell dings and it's Bryce; he says, "Hey" to Sara. She replies, "Oh, hey. Uh -- Ray's not here."

Panel 3: Bryce replies, "Oh, I know. I was in the neighborhood, picking up my father's laptop. For the third time."

Panel 4: He continues, "Anyway, the violin guy? He's fine. I've seen him a couple times now."

Panel 5: Sara holds the top of the book cart, smiles, and says, "That's good." Bryce says, "Yeah!" He then continues, "Um, so I don't know if you're in the city over the holidays."

Panel 6: He reaches into his bag, "But if you are, and you don't have plans --"

Panel 7: He hands her a flyer and says, "My friend has a thing every New Year's -- it's low key."

Panel 8: Bryce, looking worried, says, "Sorry -- was that really weird? I should go..." Sara replies, "Wait --"