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[The image blanks out to show Stephen in his kitchen. There's lamp someplace off screen giving the entire area a nice golden glow, and his hair looks a little mussed. Someone's been walking in the rain.]
There are times when, despite the heat, despite the sprawling, all consuming mass that is the University, I find my neighborhood to be remarkably charming. I'm proud of all that's been accomplished in the time I've been here, and the changes that have been made. It's not the same area I moved to in the 1970s, that much is certain. But I like to think the changes have been for the better. Tonight is one such time. Even in alternate realities that seems to hold true.
[He smiles fondly, and brushes a stray bit of salt and pepper hair back into place.]
To all of you at the prom tonight... I hope you're having a lovely time, despite the questionable weather. I, for one, enjoy the rain. If any of you are awake enough tomorrow afternoon, I'll be feeding the pigeons in Washington Square Park, rain or shine. You're all welcomed to join me.
... And I'll have to consider what to do about brunch.