LICD: BEGINNINGS #784 TITLE BOX In the title box, an unhappy RAYNE is waiting for the school bus, in the rain and slush. NEXT PANEL, RAYNE doesn’t move as he get sprayed by a passing car. NEXT ROW CLASSROOM. RAYNE walks into class, and smiles at the teacher. TEACHER Good morning. RAYNE Morning. RAYNE looks at the TEACHER. RAYNE You know, you do so much for us. RAYNE smiles at her, and she hesitates then nods. RAYNE I bet you’re adequately compensated. TEACHER …of course. RAYNE goes to his seat. JOHN looks at RAYNE, and RAYNE winks back. JOHN Still slowly pushing for that strike action? RAYNE You’ll thank me during our 5-month summer break.