Panel 1:
We
are back in Universe A in December of 2022. If you're keeping track of
events in Universe B as well, this is the day in that universe on which
Fatima and Kai throw a Christmas party in Iz's apartment. In Universe
A, Iz A is not in a festive mood. He is lying on his couch in a ratty
T-shirt and boxer shorts. His hair is messy and a bit long, and he has
lost a little weight, meaning that his clothes are fitting loosely. His
face is stubbly. Fun fact: at the best of times, Iz has very little
facial hair, and it takes him weeks to grow even a rudimentary
moustache and goatee. He has apparently not shaved for some time. He is
listening to a message on his phone.
Caption: December 22, 2022
Rose [via voice message]: Iz? It's Rose again.
Panel 2:
Rose: I'd really like to see you soon. I'm worried about you. Could you please call me back?
Panel 3: Without moving much, Iz A drops the phone on the floor.
Panel 4: Iz A lies apathetically on the couch, one arm dangling.
Iz A [thinks]: I would break it again, but Mr. Jones keeps sending me new ones.
Iz A [thinks]: Future me is so considerate.
Alt-Text:
How infuriating would it be if every time you rebelled against your
inevitable fate by breaking something, the future self you were trying
to repudiate replaced it for you?
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