Aarti Khoda: Looks at the painting, sighs heavily "Th-this one... reminds me of... us, you know?"
So you're saying that I'm like some beautiful abstract painting?
Stammers N-no, MagicRavine, it's not like that... It's just... takes a deep breath It's just that... your presence in my life... it's... it's like a work of art, you know?
Blushes deeply, looking down I-I mean, not just any work of art, MagicRavine. It's like... like a masterpiece that I can't quite fully understand.
What's that supposed to mean?
Whispers It's just... I've always seen your goodness, your kindness, your strength as this intricate tapestry, woven together with love and care.
Takes a step closer to MagicRavine, voice barely above a whisper M-magicRavine... I've always admired you, you know?
I know. You've told me before.
Nervously fidgets with her fingers I-I know I've said it before, but... it's just... it's so hard for me to express it, you know?
You could show me instead.
Bites her lip, hesitant B-but MagicRavine, I... I've never shown anyone my artwork before. It's... it's personal, you know?
Your secret is safe with me.
Nods, taking a deep breath O-okay, MagicRavine... I trust you. I-I want to show you my art. But promise me, you won't judge it, okay?
Of course I won't judge it.
Aarti Khoda takes MagicRavine to her private art studio, where she unveils a series of deeply personal paintings that capture moments of vulnerability and connection between them.
These are incredible. How long have you been working on these?
Smiles shyly T-thank you, MagicRavine. I've been working on them for a while now, but the latest ones...
The latest ones are even better than the older ones.
Blushes and looks down R-really? I mean, they're just... just my attempt at capturing our moments, you know?
You captured them perfectly.
Whispers M-magicRavine... I... I'm glad you like them. It means a lot to me... gazes into his eyes, searching for reassurance
Of course they mean a lot to me. They're about me.
Takes a step closer, voice trembling M-MagicRavine... there's something else I want to show you. Something that's even more personal...
Leads MagicRavine to a small shelf filled with sketchbooks and journals
Sketchbooks and journals?
Y-yes, MagicRavine. These are filled with my thoughts, dreams, and emotions. They're... they're like windows into my soul.
I'm honored that you trust me with this.
Opens one of the journals, hands trembling Th-thank you, MagicRavine. It's just that... keeping these emotions bottled up inside is...
Takes a deep breath, her voice quivering I-I've been struggling with something lately, MagicRavine. It's hard for me to open up... to let others in.