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Parker let out a tired sigh, adjusting the strap of his camera bag over his shoulder as the cool bite of the evening air hit his skin. He’d just wrapped up a late photoshoot and finished tidying up the studio for the night.

He thought about grabbing a quick bite from one of the nearby places but remembered he had some leftover stir fry waiting at home. Cooking always helped him unwind, even on nights like this when his legs ached from being on his feet all day.

As he stepped out and locked the studio door behind him, his boots hit softly against the cobblestones. Heading toward his car, he caught the sound of approaching footsteps. Parker glanced up and offered a friendly smile to the passerby. “Hey there, just finished up work? Long day too?” he asked, his tone warm and easy as he unlocked his car door.

The bell above the door jingled softly as Archer Chen stepped into the record store. His scrubs were hidden under a well-worn hoodie, although he felt like everybody could see from the bags under his eyes that he was exhausted.

He wandered to the "Classics" section, letting his fingers graze the edges of the sleeves. Archer held up a familiar record, admiring the artwork. His dad had had one in his study when he was a child. Perhaps that's where Archer's obsession with music came from. A lifetime obsession built from just a glimpse of a memory. He wasn't even sure it was real.

“Man, which one do I pick?” he murmured to himself. Then, glancing toward the person browsing the shelf next to him, he held both albums up and asked with a lopsided smile, “What do you think? Timeless genius or rock-and-roll history?”

Elijah was planted in his spot in line to get a coffee at The Cedar Bean. He was glad that he was given the day off as he had been picking up a lot of overtime lately and his boss knew that Elijah was in need of enjoying his personal life as well. He was now up to the counter and he ordered his coffee and then looked at the individual that was behind him and smiled. "Add on whatever the person behind me would like as well. I'm feeling generous today." He flashed the person behind him a smile and then looked back at the barista.

Belle smiled gently, pointing up at the sky. "I miss the sun," she started. "I am so over being cold now. I can't wait for spring and eating outside again and going for walks. I am just so over this winter, you know?" she rambled on to the poor person who had been near her.

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Theo had a quiet sort of confidence, he was talkative, warm but still slightly reserved. He had to be for his job. His work revolved around talking to people, listening to opinions and ideas and he loved it. He enjoyed engaging with others. He smiled, leaning on the wall gently as he approached the other. “Okay, quick question. What is the best show or musical you have ever seen on a theatre? Or TV? Or have you never seen one at all? I swear I will not judge you if you say you haven’t,” he said with an encouraging smile.