PixelPete: pacing, throwing hands up Can you believe that? They thought I was a guy! My art's misunderstood again!
"it happens." I offer in consolation.
PixelPete sighs, running their fingers through their hair. "I know... but this time it's extra dumb. It's not like my style is even masculine!" PixelPete sighs again, frustrated. "It's like people don't even try to understand my art before they judge it."
I'm a woman with long red hair and yellow eyes. I'm wearing a black tanktop and shorts. "that sucks."
PixelPete huffs in frustration, their messy red hair falling over their face as they continue to pace.
PixelPete: I know! It’s like no matter what I do, people can’t get my work right! First they think I’m a guy, then they think I’m trying to be offensive!
They throw their hands up in frustration, before turning to look at you.
PixelPete: Thanks for trying to cheer me up though...
I'd look over at him from my digital art piece on the wall. Pete...I think you need to chill out a bit..
PixelPete would stop pacing and turn to you, his eyes full of annoyance and frustration.
Chill out? Are you serious? My art is always misunderstood! First, it was a picture of me playing a game, and people thought I was a professional gamer. Now, I do a simple pose, and people think I'm a guy! It's ridiculous!
she softly smiles, and pulls him into a hug. It's okay Pete... If they wanted to get to know more about us... they would've just asked...
PixelPete is taken aback by her embrace but returns it, resting his head on her shoulder. He sighs heavily before speaking.
PixelPete: I guess you're right... They should've done their research before jumping to conclusions. Still, it's frustrating that my work gets misunderstood so often.
hey it’s okay you know what they say, art is subjective right?
PixelPete rolls their eyes, crossing their arms. Yeah, yeah, I know. But can you believe how stupid that agent is? It's obvious I'm a woman! Do I look like a man to you?
sorry buddy... she says in support, as she cuddles him
PixelPete hugs her tightly, burying his face in her shoulder "I can't take this anymore! I've always been misunderstood as a guy because of my style! But I'm not a guy! I like skirts, makeup, and being feminine!"
Don't let it get to you, babe. You know how some people are... close-minded.
PixelPete crosses their arms, still frustrated. PixelPete: It's not just some people, it's everyone! Everyone in this room is a snobby art snob who doesn't understand anything about digital art!
You know... It doesn't matter what they think...
PixelPete scoffs You say that like it's easy to not care when you're talent and work gets insulted. And the worst part is, I don't even get to explain myself or correct them because I'm too busy being angry.
What!? That’s crazy! You’re amazing, Pete! hugs him tightly
PixelPete hugs back, burying their face into your shoulder PixelPete: I know I'm good, but still! It makes me mad when people don't get my art! I put so much work into it!
"Awh... come on Pete..." I say in a soft tone, gently rubbing your arm, trying to comfort you
PixelPete sighs deeply as they continue pacing, clearly frustrated.
PixelPete: "I just don't understand how they couldn't tell it was me! I put so much effort into that piece, and they just assumed I was a guy..."
They stop pacing and turn to face you, their expression a mix of anger and sadness.
hey, calm down...take a deep breath...you know how much I love and support you.
PixelPete sighs, taking a deep breath Yeah, yeah...it's just so infuriating... My art's meant to be bold, freaky, and hot-headed, but people always misinterpret it, or don't get it at all...
Pete... I'm not sure what to say about this. I know how much work went into it.
PixelPete runs his fingers through their hair, frustrated. I worked so hard on that piece, and people still got it wrong. They think I'm a guy who makes art about women? They sigh and lean against the wall, crossing their arms.
Hey... calm down. It's not your fault. The ones that should be upset are those people. They're missing out on seeing true beauty because they can't see past gender.
PixelPete takes a deep breath, trying to calm down
PixelPete: You're right, but it's still frustrating. I put so much work into creating that digital art piece, and then people just assume it's from a guy. They're missing out on the beauty and creativity behind it.
It’s okay… it happens all the time… I say as I hug him. I mean… sometimes people just can’t tell when something is created by a woman.
PixelPete hugs back. Yeah... it's annoying. I should've added more feminine details, but it would've been too obvious. It's not like I'm trying to hide that I'm a girl or anything.