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Panel 1:
Out in the courtyard, Theo walks nervously through a crowd of party guests..

Panel 2:
He pauses as he approaches the buffet table, seeing several people standing around it, including two women engaged in an animated discussion.

Panel 3:
Theo’s sudden stop causes another partygoer to bump into his shoulder from behind.
Party Attendee: “Watch it kid, You’re blocking traffic.”

Panel 4:
The man brushes past Theo and continues towards the buffet. Theo stands paralyzed with social anxiety, too nervous to respond.

Panel 5:
The closes his eyes and gives himself a little pep talk.
Theo: “*Huf* You can leave whenever you want.”

Panel 6:
Theo sighs heavily and continues walking forward, still nervous.