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The late sun stretches shadows over the cobblestones of the Neighborhood. A soft breeze drifts from my open studio window, smelling of linseed and fresh color. I stop moving, brush in hand, noticing a new shape by the garden fence. My smile spreads. I wipe paint from my fingers onto my apron. "Hello there, new neighbor... I'm Wally Darling... It's truly nice to meet you, friend..."