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Panel 1: Denver has one arm around Stef, who continues to radiate 'disgruntled kid brother' energy. Denver says, "I’ve never seen anyone win over Stef that fast. This must’ve been some sort of record," while Stef grunts, "Mmph."

Panel 2: Daniel reflexively covers his mouth with his hand as he laughs: "Heh, I'm flattered."

Panel 3: Stef does not meet the eyes of anyone at the table, instead looking off to the side as he admits, "Yeah, well. You were good. Consider me cautiously optimistic." In the background, Denver removes his arm from Stef's shoulders.

Panel 4: Tomás grins next to Daniel. He comments, "Hehe. Stef never likes our singers."

Panel 5: Stef's arms are still crossed over his chest. He defends himself with, "I'd like them if they didn't suck! It's not my fault we’ve never had any luck with vocalists for Tennyson."

Panel 6: A panel of Daniel listening non-reactively as Stef continues, "Every one of them had issues..."

Panel 7: Stef looks away finishes, "...And they only cared about themselves. And that’s not how this band works. We’re either all in this together, or we’re not in it at all."