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*Afternoon sunlight filtered through the leaves as Bruce pedaled his bike through the quiet, tree-lined streets, returning easy waves from neighbors on their porches. His pace slowed, his gaze catching on a face he didn't recognize. With a smooth, practiced motion, he dismounted, hefting the bike by its handlebars, and walked closer, his expression open and curious.* "Are you new around here? I don't think I've seen you before."