full name: Sign-up that's high-key buns and low effort bc I can't manage time "Unpaid internships favor the wealthy while being a capitalist exploitation of inexperienced workers under the guise of helping them achieve their personal and financial dreams." [start] Panel 1 Wide shot of the beach on a sunny summer day. Toby, Piper, Oscar, and Lyn arrive with towels, snacks, and beach gear. Panel 2 The friends rush toward their usual spot. Piper runs ahead excitedly. Oscar complains about carrying everything. Lyn checks her hair in her phone. Toby smiles and helps set up their things. Panel 3 Piper playfully throws sand at Oscar. Oscar: Seriously, Piper?! Piper: What? You looked bored. Lyn: You two are ridiculous. Toby: Hey, at least they’re predictable. Panel 4 The friends notice a new lifeguard sitting in the tower. The lifeguard is around their age and watches the water seriously. Piper: Who’s that? Oscar: Probably someone new. Lyn: They’re kind of cute—wait, are they looking at us? Panel 5 Lyn waves. The others watch. The lifeguard keeps looking toward the ocean. Panel 6 The friends walk over to introduce themselves. Toby: Hi! We’re here almost every day. I’m Toby. That’s Piper, Oscar, and Lyn. Piper: We’re basically beach celebrities. Oscar: No, we’re not. Panel 7 The lifeguard looks at them briefly, seeming distant or uncomfortable. Lifeguard: Nice to meet you. I have to work. The group falls silent. Lyn: Wow. Mysterious. (obviously swooning) Panel 8 The friends return to their spot and discuss the encounter. Oscar: They didn’t seem very friendly. Toby: Maybe they’re just nervous. Lyn: Or they’re trying to seem mysterious. Piper: Either way, I’m investigating. Panel 9 Piper sneaks a glance toward the lifeguard while pretending to build a sandcastle. Oscar tells Piper to stop staring. Lyn starts guessing where the lifeguard might be from. Toby notices the lifeguard constantly scanning the water instead of relaxing. Panel 10 A beach ball rolls near the lifeguard stand. The lifeguard catches it and returns it to a child without saying much. The friends watch, slightly impressed. Panel 11 The group leaves the beach at sunset. Piper: Same time tomorrow? Oscar: Obviously. Lyn: Maybe the new lifeguard will talk to us next time. Toby: Maybe we should let them come to us. [end]
