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In Griffith Park at sunrise, Leo sits cross-legged on dewy grass sketching “Guardians” badges in a notebook while Mia kneels beside him, whispering with a hopeful smile; soft golden light filters through eucalyptus trees.
At Griffith Park, Mia whispered, "Los Angeles wakes with us." Leo sketched badges labeled Guardians. "Rule one: be kind," Mia said. "Rule two: be safe," Leo added. They promised to help their city.
In breezy afternoon sunlight on Santa Monica Beach, Leo stands near the surf holding a wide reusable bag open, grinning, while Mia bends to scoop colorful snack wrappers and points toward a blue recycling bin.
On Santa Monica Beach, wind rattled snack wrappers. "Guardians, go!" Leo laughed, holding a bag open. Mia scooped litter and pointed at a recycling bin. "Teamwork sparkles," she said. The sand looked happier.
Along the dusty Hollywood Sign trail under a clear midday sky, a crooked wooden trail marker leans beside sage bushes; Leo snaps a phone photo as Mia, focused, marks the spot on an unfolded map laid across a rock.
On the Hollywood Sign trail, a wobbly sign leaned. "Don't touch; report," Mia reminded. Leo snapped a photo for the park app. Together, they marked the spot on a map. A breeze felt proud.
At dusk on a Boyle Heights rooftop, the downtown skyline glows amber beyond Leo and Mia; they kneel by open backpacks, neatly tucking extra trash bags, water bottles, and sticks of sidewalk chalk while sharing confident smiles.
From a Boyle Heights rooftop, the skyline glowed. "Tomorrow, sidewalks," Leo said. "And libraries," Mia added. They packed extra bags, water, and chalk. Together, the Guardians of Los Angeles smiled.
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