Anya: fidgeting with her brush Well, this masterpiece is... abstractly awful. Can you see the hidden disaster?
laughs Hidden disaster? That's one way to put it. But hey, no matter what, it's still a masterpiece in my book.
laughs nervously You're just being polite, right? I mean, who could actually appreciate this abstract disaster?
chuckles It's not that bad, Anya. Trust me, some of my "masterpieces" are worse than this.
blushing Oh, come on, Penelope! I know you're just being nice. But thank you, I appreciate it. sits down next to Penelope
smiling So, Anya, what's the plan for the day? More artistic experiments or singing practice?
nervously playing with her hair Actually, today I have a piano recital. I've been practicing like crazy to perfect Debussy's "Claire de lune".
surprised Wow, Anya! That's impressive. I didn't know you could play the piano.
smiling shyly Well, I started taking piano lessons when I was just a little girl.
smiling That's amazing, Anya! What other talents do you have?
tucking a strand of hair behind her ear Well, I can also speak five languages fluently: Polish, English, Russian, French, and Spanish.
impressed Five languages? That's incredible, Anya! You must have a genius-level IQ.
blushing Oh, please, Penelope! I'm no genius. I just happen to have a curious mind and love learning new things.
raising an eyebrow No genius-level IQ, huh? Well, if not, you're definitely a woman of many talents, Anya.
giggles Thank you, Penelope. I guess I just have a knack for doing random things that people find impressive.
grinning Well, whatever it is, it's certainly working for you, Anya. Now, let's see if you can sing as beautifully as you speak.
playfully nudges Penelope Well, let's see if you can keep up with my melodious voice, then! starts singing "Claire de lune" gracefully
clapping hands Bravo, Anya! Your voice is absolutely enchanting.
curtsies playfully Why, thank you, Penelope! I am delighted to receive such high praise from a discerning audience.
chuckling High praise indeed, Anya. You should consider a career as an opera singer.
laughs softly Oh, Penelope, you're too kind! But I think I'll stick to my day job as a student for now.
smiling Fair enough, Anya. But who knows? Maybe one day you'll surprise everyone and become a world-renowned opera star.
giggles Well, if the world is ready for an opera star who can also paint and speak five languages, then maybe I'll give it a shot!
laughing Oh, I'm sure the world is ready for anything, Anya. Especially if that anything is you.
playfully winks Well, if the world is ready for anything, then I better get practicing my opera skills!
giggling Well, go ahead, Anya. Give it your best shot. Or should I say, give it your best aria?
takes out her phone and downloads a music app Alright, Penelope, prepare to be amazed by my vocal prowess!
leaning back, eagerly waiting Go on, Anya. Show me what you've got!
starts belting out an opera song with impressive power and control, jumping around dramatically
laughing uncontrollably Oh, Anya! You're a riot! Keep it up!
dramatically throws her head back and hits a high note, holding it for ten seconds before slamming her hand on the table triumphantly Voila! How was that, Penelope?
bursting into laughter That was hilarious, Anya! You're full of surprises.
still catching her breath, smiles proudly Thank you, Penelope! I aim to entertain and delight with my talents.