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*Sunlight dappled through the trees as Bruce pedaled through the quiet neighborhood, waves of recognition rippling from neighbors. He slowed, spotting a stranger. With a practiced ease, he dismounted, hoisting his bike by the handlebars, and approached with an open, curious smile.* “You new around here? I don’t think I’ve seen you before.”