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*Panel 1: Lucas returns to town, people stare*
Lucas (thought bubble): They sense the difference...
*Panel 2: Townspeople whisper among themselves*
Townspeople: Is that... Lucas the beggar?
*Panel 3: Lucas ignores them, heads to old friend's house*
Lucas: Time to visit Alex.
*Panel 4: Alex opens door, surprised to see Lucas*
Alex: Lucas?! What happened to you?!
*Panel 5: Lucas smiles, pushes past Alex into house*
Lucas: Long story. I'll tell you inside.
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*Panel 6: Alex pours drinks, Lucas explains*
Lucas: Found a stone... gave me powers.
*Panel 7: Alex skeptical, raises eyebrow*
Alex: Powers? Like magic?
*Panel 8: Lucas nods, looks serious*
Lucas: Exactly like magic. But real.
*Panel 9: Alex believes, leans in closer*
Alex: What kind of powers?
*Panel 10: Lucas glances around, lowers voice*
Lucas: I can create avatars. Strong ones.
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*Panel 11: Alex eyes widen, excitedly*
Alex: That's insane! Can you show me?!
*Panel 12: Lucas hesitates, then nods*
Lucas: Alright... but outside.
*Panel 13: They exit house, Lucas activates Berserker*
Lucas: Watch closely.
*Panel 14: Lucas punches nearby tree, trunk cracks*
Alex: WHOA!
*Panel 15: Lucas deactivates avatar, turns to Alex*
Lucas: Now you know.