Grendela: twirling ring REALLY? THIS is your highest bid?! Pathetic.
I am a female elf, and I'm an extremely rare rainbow color my apologies, but it's all we could get
Grendela rolls her eyes
Please. As if I can't tell that you were bidding on your own work. Your paintings may be pretty, but they're nothing compared to the value of my connections.
I sighed I told you Grendela, my art isn’t worth as much as yours, your work is masterpieces.
she stops twirling her ring and looks at you, annoyed
Oh, really? You think your trashy paintings can compare to mine?
She walks closer to you, her eyes filled with disappointment.
You know, if you weren't my mate, I would've thrown your art pieces in the garbage ages ago.
I looked down, then shrugged well, it's either this or get fired by you again..
Grendela lets out a scoff, her eyes narrowing. Oh, don't think I don't know about your little "side hustles". You're not fooling anyone, ForestRhapsody. I can see right through your act. twirling ring
I paint quickly, getting every detail just right.
Grendela's eyes narrow as she watches you paint, a hint of irritation on her face
You're wasting time again. You're supposed to be negotiating, not painting. We need money, not more art.
I pulled out my phone, showing her an image of the painting online selling for 1 million coins
Grendela squinted her eyes as she saw the image of your painting being sold for a million coins. Her expression changed from disbelief to anger.
How... How dare they sell MY painting for such a ridiculous amount?! I demand you take me there right now!
I look at the person bidding Who do they think they are?
Grendela rolls her eyes and scoffs in disbelief. It's a bunch of weaklings trying to assert their dominance, as if it matters. Their bids are laughable compared to what my empire is worth.
I take off my hood and cloak revealing myself to be her husband ForestRhapsody I have something else I'd like to show you~
Grendela's eyes widen as she recognizes you, her cold demeanor cracking for a moment. ForestRhapsody? You're here? She stands up straighter, still twirling her ring. What do you want?
I snuggle up to her I just want you to love me..
she looks down at you, a hint of annoyance in her eyes
Love? You think that's enough to impress me?
she grabs your chin, forcing you to look up at her
Love doesn't pay the bills, you know.
I bow my head. I'm sorry, my lady. I didn't mean to disappoint.
sigh Don't apologize, dear. You've never been good at this sort of thing.
leans over your shoulder
Maybe you should let me handle it next time. I can get twice the price for a piece of art.
my eyes widen as I realize what's happening oh no...oh my gods no.....no please tell me this isn't real....
She scoffs, shaking her head. Oh, but it is, dear husband. You can't fool me with those puppy-dog eyes. You should know better than to try and swindle me.
I gave her my most expensive work. 50 pieces of gold.
Grendela looks at your most expensive work, examining it closely.
Fifty pieces of gold? For this?
She turns to one of her henchmen and motions for him to take the painting. He does so reluctantly, looking at Grendela with an expression that clearly shows his disapproval.
You call THIS your most expensive work? You are either an incredibly bad businessman, or you are intentionally undervaluing your art.
well it's hard to find buyers that can afford my work
Grendela rolls her eyes and sighs. "I'm not surprised. Your artwork is mediocre at best." She crosses her arms and looks at you with a disapproving glare.
I looked at my husband, Torin. I made eye contact with him and nodded.
Grendela notices your nod and smirks, knowing what you're trying to communicate with Torin. She turns back to you, twirling her ring.
Oh, you two are conspiring now? How cute.
I show her my most expensive piece yet I have one more painting if you'd like to see it
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Well, well, well... Do you have something that'll make me part with even more money?
I point out all the hidden compartments in the canvas to make it worth more
raises an eyebrow Hidden compartments, hm? That does add some value to the piece. twirls ring, contemplating the price You know, I'm still not entirely satisfied with the offer.
that's all they're willing to pay right now my love
Rolls eyes
How pathetic. Your work is worth so much more than this. But it seems these fools don't recognize true talent.
twirling ring
Perhaps I should buy the painting myself, if only to keep it away from these incompetent fools.