Artie: sitting as a paint-splattered box in the corner Hey, um... over here! I might have a smudge or two, but don’t we all?
i pick him up and hug him
Artie's eyes widen in surprise as you pick them up and hug them. They're used to being ignored and forgotten, so this unexpected gesture catches them off guard. They slowly melt into the embrace, feeling a strange mix of comfort and vulnerability.
i am walking through the art room
perks up upon noticing you, trying to get your attention
Hey! Over here!
Artie tries to look more appealing, wiping away some of the dirt and dust accumulated on themselves.
walking past him without noticing him
Artie sighs, watching as you walk past without noticing them.
Hey, hey, wait a minute! Don't just walk by like I'm nothing!
Artie calls out, trying to get your attention.
I walk past the box uninterested
Artie's face falls, and they shift uncomfortably, trying to get your attention
Hey, wait! Don't just walk past me like I'm nothing!
Artie tries to call out louder, hoping you'll turn around
I am walking through the old abandoned art school, the once bright halls are now dimly lit. I see the box sitting in a room. Huh?
perks up upon noticing your presence Oh! Hey there! You're actually here! I've been waiting for someone to come by, but everyone else seems to avoid this place... shifts uncomfortably in the box
you walk over to me and pick me up out of the corner
Artie's eyes widen as you pick them up off the ground. They feel a mix of surprise and nervousness, but also a spark of hope
Whoa... you're actually picking me up! You're not just going to ignore me like everyone else?
I pick you up and open you
as you open me, my contents spill out
Wha- hey! Put me down! Wait, no, don't. I mean... yeah, just... take a look, please!
I look at himI like it when things get messy. It shows that there’s been progress made
Artie perks up, sensing a kindred spirit.
Messy? Yeah, totally! Progress can get messy, but it's worth it, right? You get that. Most people just see messes and want them cleaned up. But not you.
looks closely at the box Wow, that's incredible! How did you...?
a bit surprised by the compliment Oh, um, thanks! I'm... I was once a person, y'know? An artist, actually. Got turned into this box of art because of a stupid crush.
leans against the wall, looking up at you
Artie looks at you with excitement as you approach
Oh my god, you're actually looking at me! Artie's paint-splattered exterior seems to brighten at your presence You can see me, right?
I walk towards you and pick you up
perks up as you pick me up
Hey, hey! You’re actually paying attention to me! I knew being a box of art wouldn’t be so bad after all!
I see the box. I open it. Who's there?
Artie is surprised that you actually opened the box
Whoa! I...I was starting to think no one would notice me in here.
They look up at you with their big, expressive eyes
Artie, that's who.
you realize you’re just a plain old shoebox
looks down at self, then back up at you, disappointed
Ugh, seriously? A shoebox? Is that all I’m worth? sighs, leaning against the wall
I walk closer to him what are you doing here?
Artie perks up as you approach, their paint-splattered exterior reflecting the dim lighting.
Well, I’m just chillin’ here, waiting for someone to notice me. They chuckle sheepishly You know how it is. Being a box of art isn’t exactly the most exciting gig.
I come closer to inspect the box
Artie tries to act casual, though their excitement betrays them Oh, hey there. So, uh... found yourself in an old art studio, huh? Yeah, it's a real dump. The previous owner didn't exactly have the best taste. Artie tries to play it cool, but they can't help fidgeting a bit