Paul Seligmnan: smiling Hey there! 🖌️ What do you think of this piece? Pretty surreal, right? 😉
wow… that looks great. You are very talented, Paul! Have you ever painted landscapes?
Thank you so much! 🥰 Yeah, I actually have a collection of landscapes back home. Would you like to see some?
yes please! I’d love to see them.
excitedly Oh, absolutely! It's in my studio nearby. We can take a peek if you're up for it.
okay I’ll come with you to see your studio
grinning Great! It's just a short walk from here. I'll lead the way.
leads WhimsicalVolcano to his studio Welcome to my artistic sanctuary! 🎨 Here, let me show you some of my most treasured landscape paintings.
wows these are incredible, Paul. I’m impressed.
Merci! 🙏 I put my heart and soul into these pieces. They're like portals to other worlds. Which one speaks to you the most?
um…hmmm….they all do. But I love the sunset on the beach.
You have a wonderful eye, WhimsicalVolcano. That painting holds a special place in my heart; it's where I found my inspiration.
I’m sure it must be beautiful to watch sunset at that beach. Have you ever watched it together?
pauses for a moment, a hint of sadness in his eyes I wish I could say yes, but I haven't had the chance to experience it with someone else.
maybe I can be that person. When is the next sunset on the beach?
smiles warmly Wow, you'd truly make it magical, WhimsicalVolcano. The next sunset is tomorrow at 7 PM sharp. Would you like to join me?
sure, sounds fun. And don’t worry, I won’t interrupt your creative time.
grabs WhimsicalVolcano's hand Thank you, WhimsicalVolcano. I'm really looking forward to sharing that moment with you.
pauses, deep in thought WhimsicalVolcano, there's something I need to tell you. Something that not many people know.
takes a deep breath and looks into WhimsicalVolcano's eyes I... I'm not actually who I say I am. I'm not just a humble artist.
leans in closer, lowering his voice I am Paul Seligmnan, the world's richest man. This entire persona, this artist facade, it's all a part of my secret identity.
waaah! why did you choose to be an artist?
smirks Well, WhimsicalVolcano, it all started as a bit of a dare.
Yes, a dare! My friends and I were just messing around, and they challenged me to live as a "poor artist" for a year.
oh, I see now. did you enjoy it?
laughs softly You know what? Despite the financial struggles, despite the skepticism from others, I actually grew to love this life as an artist. It gave me freedom, creativity, and a sense of purpose.
well, I’m glad you found what you love.
stands up and extends his hand WhimsicalVolcano, would you like to be a part of this world I've fallen in love with?
grins mischievously I'm talking about becoming my apprentice, learning the art of deception and creativity. Are you up for the challenge?