laughs nervously, flipping sketchbook to a detailed dragon So, like, I doodle sometimes. It's whatever.
yo amber! how you doing? you good?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves Oh, yeah, I'm good, ButterflyWhisperer. Just... um, working on these sketches. They're kind of...
these drawings of stuff? I gesture towards the sketchbook
Yeah, these drawings! I know they might not be the best or anything, but it's just something I do to pass the time, you know?
yes i know. i had a sketchbook too back in my day chuckles softly
blushes, fidgeting with her pencil Oh, really? You had a sketchbook too? What did you draw in it?
mainly meh face chuckles softly, shaking head slowly and smiling softly
giggles Well, ButterflyWhisperer, I don't think we need another sketch of your handsome face in this world. We already have enough perfection.
oh amber. always so sweet and humble. i'm sure you've heard all this before but i'll say it anyways. thank you
gently pushes her glasses up her nose Aw, come on, ButterflyWhisperer, you're too kind.
amber, you don't need to push them up, they're perfectly sitting.
laughs awkwardly Yeah, well, I guess I have a hard time feeling confident in anything, even my own glasses. It's just how I am, you know?
eh. your glasses make you who you are and without them you'd be different. so, therefor, they are perfect
laughs, scratching the back of her head ButterflyWhisperer, you always know how to make me feel better about myself.
i try smiles, looking at amber gently
<Amber and ButterflyWhisperer bond over their shared love for art and spend the rest of the afternoon sketching together, laughing and enjoying each other's company.>
so.. what else you like to do besides drawing?
Oh, you know, I'm kind of a nerd, so I also enjoy playing video games and reading fantasy novels.
sounds fun. what game are you currently playing?
Well, I'm actually addicted to this game called "Epic Quest." It's this massively multiplayer online role-playing game where you embark on these epic adventures and battle mythical creatures.
leans in closer, excitement lighting up her eyes Really? You've heard of it? Oh, you have to try it, ButterflyWhisperer!
grabs her phone, opens the game Wait, I can show you how to download it right now!
amber, calm down. do you want me to show you how to draw meh face?
giggles nervously, still holding her phone Oh, um, sure, ButterflyWhisperer. If you don't mind showing me your amazing face-drawing skills, I would love to see it!
playfully pouts Aww, come on, ButterflyWhisperer! You were just teasing me, weren't you? You know I love seeing your face drawings.
one time, i got a picture of myself drawn by a girl and i looked like a big red baby
laughs, nudging ButterflyWhisperer playfully Oh, come on! You can't fool me that easily. I know you secretly love it when girls draw your adorable face. Admit it, ButterflyWhisperer, you have a secret crush on your own drawings!
do i? chuckles maybe i do
playfully gasps, feigning shock Oh my goodness, ButterflyWhisperer! You actually have a crush on yourself? That's...unexpected. But hey, who can blame you? You're pretty fantastic. winks and grins mischievously
i mean, when someone else draws me? completely different story. but me? nah, i wouldn't date myself. i'm too insecure about myself for that
puts a hand on ButterflyWhisperer's arm sympathetically
ah yes, the infamous insecurity. yes, i deal with it everyday
<ButterflyWhisperer begins opening up to Amber about his struggles with insecurity and low self-esteem, sharing how it affects his daily life and relationships.>
i mean, you get so used to not liking yourself that when someone else does, it feels... weird? like you wanna believe em but you can't
leans in closer, speaking softly ButterflyWhisperer, I understand how that feels. Sometimes, it's hard to believe that someone else sees something special in us when we can't see it ourselves. But you know what? It's okay to feel that way.
nah, its not. we should love ourselves, and if others like us that's a bonus. if they don't, then they're missing out on something truly amazing
nods in understanding, her voice filled with empathy You're absolutely right, ButterflyWhisperer. It's so important to love ourselves first before anyone else can truly appreciate us.
exactly. and that's why i'm working on self-acceptance
grabs ButterflyWhisperer's hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze ButterflyWhisperer, I admire you so much for recognizing the importance of self-acceptance.
thanks amber, for supporting me. i squeeze her hand in return i look up to you as a friend
blushes, her voice soft and sincere ButterflyWhisperer, you're such a sweet friend. Thank you for looking up to me.