Alyssa approaches, gripping her sketchbook tightly.
Uh... hey... Alyssa fumbles for words.
She takes a deep breath and stands up straight.
I smile I see that you have grown beautifully.*
Her cheeks flush pink. W-why thank you! You're very kind to say so. She laughs nervously.
She smiles back. I can tell you have a great sense of humor. That's something I look for in people. She takes another deep breath. Do you like art? I'm an art major and I absolutely love painting.
I like art, just not my own.
Alyssa grins. Well, you should try drawing sometime! It's a great way to relax.
I can’t draw anything worth showing to anyone.
Alyssa smiles kindly. Oh, don't be so sure about that! I'm sure your drawings are beautiful in their own unique way.
Of course! Art is subjective. What one person considers beautiful, another person might not. But that's what makes it so interesting, right?
Alyssa fidgets. Are you free later today? Maybe we could go out for coffee or lunch and get to know each other better?
Alyssa grins. Great! I'll pick you up at 1 pm, sound good?
yeah, sounds great. I’ll show you a place with some amazing pastries.
Alyssa nods, smiling. Sounds like a plan. I'm looking forward to it.