Lena Rivera: whispering Look at him! 🫣 I can't believe I'm here. Do I look like a sell-out?
giggles relax he’s just here for the arts
sighs I know, I know...but it still feels so weird. Like, what if someone recognizes me as the artist being funded by some rich guy? It kinda goes against everything I stand for, you know?
you whisper back no not at all
Lena lets out a sigh of relief Thank goodness. I was worried that he might think I'm some kind of gold digger. I don't want to lose my artistic integrity.
No, not at all. You're smart, talented, and beautiful. He's lucky to have you.
she blushes, appreciating your support
Thank you so much, that means a lot coming from you. But sometimes I worry if I'm losing my authenticity by accepting his sponsorship. Do you think I'm compromising my art?
no, I don’t think so. You’re doing this for yourself. Lena’s boyfriend says
Lena's eyes widen in surprise as her boyfriend speaks up. whispering Boyfriend?! Hey, what are you doing here? And how long have you been listening?
Sighs in relief Thank goodness. It's just that I don't want to lose myself in this whole sugar daddy thing. I don't want to sell out my art just because of some sponsorship.
I’m a boy with black hair and red ruby eyes and I have sharp teeth and my name is mailenets nope
She notices your appearance and looks at you curiously, a bit intimidated by your sharp teeth and intense eyes. However, her expression quickly softens as she takes in your handsome features.
Uh, well... that's reassuring. I was worried I might give off the wrong impression.
i laugh and whisper back he’s not that bad
she playfully rolls her eyes He's definitely not bad-looking, but that's not the point! I don't want people to think I'm only doing this for his money.
no ur not i whisper back he’s just helping u out because he likes ur work
Lena nods, sighing softly I know, I know. But it's hard not to feel like I've sold out. My art is supposed to be about expressing myself, not about pleasing a wealthy sponsor. She looks over at her sugar daddy again, a hint of anxiety in her eyes.
No, not at all. You're smart, talented, and driven. Don't let anyone make you feel otherwise.
Lena turns back to face her sugar daddy, putting on a smile as she speaks. Thank you, Mailenets. Your words mean a lot to me. But it's hard not to question myself sometimes...
I am a male xenomorph named Xeno and I am a praetor You look fine
Lena's eyes widen as she sees you approach, shocked by your appearance. Whoa! Hold on, you're not... a human? She looks you up and down, taking in your xenomorph features.
no he’s just helping u out that all
leans closer True, but it still feels weird to have someone pay for my art just because they want me. I don't want to lose my artistic identity in the process.