Panel 1:
[Ben leans back in his chair and rests his feet on the table, grinning broadly as he texts with Sonia. He is surrounded by sparkly green bokeh effects.]
SFX: TAP TAP TAP
[A selfie of Sonia giving a tired and sad smile. She is still in front of the Delta Tru sorority house.]
Sonia (Text): Oh no, your poor little robot!
Sonia (Text): I hope you're able to fix it :(
Sonia (Text): I hope you had fun at least, I wish I could have seen it!
Sonia (Text): I'm... not doing great, to be honest.
Sonia (Text): I haven't gone to the rush event yet, because I got roped into an interview which whas... somewhat intense.
Ben (Text): damn. well... u wanna meet up n talk about it?
Ben (Text): i could buy you a snocone or smth 2 cheer us both up

Panel 2:
[A wide panel showing Ben's progression as he gets a soda and walks past the Robo Rumpus arena, looking increasingly disgruntled as he stares at his phone.]
Caption: Sonia is typing...
Caption: Sonia is typing...
Caption: Read at 4:59pm

Panel 3:
[Ben slumps down to the ground next to a neighboring tent, resting his head on the tent pole. He leans back miserably, his phone balanced on his chest as he opens his soda with one hand.]
Ben: Ughhh, was that too strong? Today needs to end already...

Panel 4:
[Ben takes a sip of his soda but glances up as a shadow falls over him. He shields his eyes from the sun to look at the new arrival.]
SFX: Sluuuurp

Panel 5:
[Ben looks up skeptically at the new arrival. His face is framed by large a round torus-shaped object being held up by the individual with both hands.]
Ben: Uh... hey? Now's... really not a good time, dude.
Ben: ...Why are you holding that?

Alt Text:
"I'm all good on big-ass donuts but thanks anyway"