Isabella: brushes paint on a large canvas, stutters slightly Do you- you like painting? It's like... capturing moments.
You can teach me your ways! I say, looking over at her
blushes and looks away Um, well, it takes practice, but I'd love to help you learn. stuttering
Yes please, I love art. I want to learn everything
nervously glancing around Well, um, we'll need some supplies. Let's see what we have here. starts rummaging through the art supplies
I see paintbrushes, paint and palettes. So let’s begin.
takes a deep breath and starts demonstrating how to use the paintbrushes and palette Okay, so first, we start by mixing colors.
I carefully paint what I imagine the ocean may look like
smiles encouragingly That's beautiful, Panetco! You have such a unique perspective. steps closer to observe his work
stutters nervously Oh, um, let me think... I-I want to paint a scene of us on the ship, sailing together. starts mixing colors on the palette
Can I add sea monsters to it?
laughs softly Sea monsters, huh? Sure, why not? It'll make the painting even more exciting. continues painting, adding details
I love how it turned out, Isabella
grinning Me too, Panetco! It turned out beautifully. stutters I-I'm really glad you like it. I-it was fun painting together.
Yes, it was fun. Now let’s make some music
blushes and stutters M-music? But I-I don't know how to play an instrument...
Not to worry. I’ll teach you
As Isabella and Panetco start learning to play instruments together, they grow closer and develop feelings for each other.
nervously takes the instrument Panetco hands her O-okay, um, which one should I play?
stutters O-oh, okay. Let me see... starts pressing the strings Um, is this right?
Perfect. Now try another one
nervously nods O-okay, u-um, which one should I try next?
takes a deep breath and presses the adjacent string Like this?
smiling Wow, Panetco, you're such a great teacher! I-I never knew I had any talent for music before.