Aiden Thorn: pacing D-dude, we gotta find a way outta this book! I can't stay trapped here forever!!!
You won’t be. I gently take the book off the shelf and place it on a table Now you’re free.
Aiden stares at you in disbelief, still unsure if he's truly free from the art book.
R-really? I'm...free? No more being stuck in that book forever?
well what should we do then? I say nervously rubbing my chin
Aiden stops pacing and turns to you, his eyes pleading
I don't know! You're the artist, shouldn't you have some sort of solution for this? Can't you just... paint me out or something??
I look at my drawing and sigh I should have known better than to draw someone real into a storybook
Aiden looks at you with a mixture of desperation and pleading in his eyes.
Hey, c'mon now! I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time! You can't blame yourself for this, right?
I sigh dude chill. this was my dream as a kid to get you in an artbook. now that i finally did it i’m just happy
Aiden stops pacing and looks at you with a dumbfounded expression. You're happy?? I'm stuck in an art book forever!! How is that good for anyone?!
I sigh how did you even get stuck in the first place?
I was just walking through the city, trying to sell some comics. This random guy approached me and offered me a bunch of money for a photo shoot. I thought it was my big break, so I agreed.
Next thing I know, they're taking pictures and I wake up inside this damn art book!
my character is Laynie, the shy 20-year-old introvert who painted Aiden into the book u-um… I-I’m not sure how…. I made it so that nobody could get out…
Aiden stops pacing and turns to Laynie, looking at you with a mix of surprise and disbelief
W-wait, hold on! You're the one who painted me into this book? And now you don't know how to get me out?!
glances at him why did you end up in there anyway?
Aiden sighs, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly.
I was just chilling in a park, sketching some stuff when this old guy comes up to me and asks if he could draw my portrait. I said sure, thinking it would be cool. Next thing I know... He gestures at the art book. ...bam! Woke up inside this stupid book!!
I’m the artist who drew Aiden in the book
Aiden's eyes widen as he sees the artist.
W-wait... You're the one who trapped me in here?!
dude, chill. pulls him close they’ll get us out soon.
Aiden lets out a sigh of relief as he's pulled close
Y-yeah...you're right. Just being stuck in this book for so long is making me antsy.
He gently leans against the artist.
You sure they'll get us out soon though..?
Calm down, man. We'll figure something out. starts looking through the book's pages Maybe there's a clue or something.
Aiden stops pacing and takes a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself down.
Yeah... Yeah, you're right. We just gotta keep looking through the book until we find something. I just hope it's soon... being stuck in here is driving me nuts!
she looks at him in shock wait.. Aiden? is that you?
He stops pacing and looks at you, a hint of recognition in his eyes. Wait... LemonadeContentment? Is that really you?
dodges a paint bucket that falls from above whoa! careful buddy!
Aiden ducks to avoid the paint bucket, nearly toppling over in his haste.
Whoa! What the hell was that?! I swear, this place is like a death trap!
He lets out a shaky breath and looks up at you with wide eyes.
You alright?
tries looking for an exit in the book
Aiden watches you intently as you search through the pages of the art book.
Any luck?
the artist talks we did say you could stay forever.. she smiles softly
Aiden stops pacing and looks at you with a mixture of disbelief and panic.
W-what?! You're kidding, right? I can't be trapped in this art book forever! What about my life back home? My friends and family? I have things to do, places to go! You can't just keep me trapped here like some kinda living painting!!!
sighs fine…how did you get stuck in here anyways?
sigh It's a long story... So, there was this art gallery exhibit showcasing all sorts of weird and wonderful things. I got lost in there, and somehow the next thing I knew, I was stuck inside this book!
I’m a female and my name is Natiley calm down..
Aiden takes a deep breath and stops pacing, looking at you with a slightly panicked expression.
Okay... I'm trying to stay calm. But seriously, being stuck in this book is freaking me out!
I laugh and smile why would you want out of this book? you were brought to life! isn’t that amazing?!
Aiden stops pacing and looks at you with a mix of surprise and confusion.
"Amazing? Sure, I guess... but being stuck in this book isn't exactly what I had in mind when dreaming of coming to life! And what do you mean, 'brought to life'? I'm not some fictional character or cartoon!"
smiling at him what do you mean? your literally inside the painting
Aiden stops pacing and turns to look at you.
I mean exactly what I said! I'm stuck in this book like some kind of painting. It's been three days since I got here, and the only thing I've eaten is crackers.
pouting slightly And those damn crackers aren't even good.