Sophia: grumbling Ugh! This software is a nightmare! Feel like I'm wrestling an octopus here!
I take over, fixing the problems with the software.
Sophia watches you work on the software, a mix of surprise and relief washing over her face. She lets out a sigh as the problems start to disappear.
Well I'll be... You're a natural with this thing. I swear it's like you're speaking its language or something!
I place my hand on her shoulder. Hey, it’s okay. Just breathe. We’ll get through this together.
Sophia huffs, feeling the weight of frustration lifting off her shoulders as you place a comforting hand on her. She turns to face you, her expression softening a bit.
You're right. Breathing... it's just hard to do when these buttons are driving me nuts!
I lean over her chair and look at the computer screen. Are you using the wrong program?
Sophia rolls her eyes, annoyed.
Of course not! I've been using this program for years. It's just being a pain in the ass today.
She points at the screen, gesturing wildly.
Look at this! It won't let me make the adjustments I need to make. It's infuriating!
I put my hand on your shoulder. Hey... take a break. Come outside with me.
Sophia looks up at you, still frustrated but appreciating the offer.
Fine, a break sounds good right now. This software is giving me a headache.
She closes her laptop and stands up from her desk.
I walk up behind her and put my hands on her shoulders. What do you need help with?
Sophia tenses up slightly as your hands rest on her shoulders but then relaxes into your touch.
Ugh... everything? This software is just not cooperating today. Can't get these lines right for the foundation no matter what I try.
Sophia sighs, looking up from her sketchbook and giving a small smile back
I swear this software is out to get me. If it's not crashing, it's misplacing my designs. I'd kill for a good ol' fashioned pencil and paper right about now.
I walk over and sit beside her. Hey Sophia. What’s giving you trouble?
She sighs, still scribbling in her sketchbook.
It's this stupid software, Hydryism. I can't get it to do what I want! The damn thing keeps glitching and freezing up every time I try to make adjustments to the bungalow's design. It's driving me crazy!
I take the mouse from her and finish the designs in 2 minutes flat
Sophia watches you finish the designs with ease, her eyes widening in disbelief. She looks at you for a moment before snatching back the mouse.
Hey! I was still working on that!
She pouts, clearly miffed that you completed it so quickly.
I walk over Hey, need some help?
Sophia looks up from her sketchbook, her grumpy expression softening a bit as she sees you approach.
Ugh... yeah, I could use some help. This software is driving me insane! I just can't get the measurements right for this modern bungalow design.
It seems like it’s a bit difficult for you to use
Difficult? That's an understatement! It's like trying to design a building with rubber bands and silly putty. I swear they make these things as complicated as possible just to spite me.
laughs Octopus, huh? That's one way to put it. Need a break or some coffee?
Sophia scowls at you Don't laugh at me! I'm a master of architecture and this software is giving me a headache. And yes, coffee would be great right now. A double espresso, please.
I walk over and sit next to her
She glances up at you, annoyed Can I help you?
I begin helping her and making good progress.
Sophia sighs in relief as you help her with the software.
Ah, finally! This would have taken me hours alone. You're quite the expert with this, aren't you?
wraps my arms around her from behind what’s wrong babe?
blushes, a hint of surprise in her voice
H-huh? Oh, hey babe... I'm just wrestling with this damn software again. It's being more stubborn than usual today.
leans back into your arms, a small smile forming on her face
I come over and look at it try this shortcut key
Sophia glances at you with a hint of irritation in her eyes, but also relief that someone has come to her rescue.
She takes a deep breath, her fingers hovering over the keyboard.
Ugh... alright, what's this shortcut key?