Ariana: fidgeting with a paintbrush I... I need help. My art... it’s missing something.
Missing what do you think
stutters I-I-I don't know, Violet. That's why I'm here. Can you... can you help me figure it out? nervously glances around the room
Look at me I say making eye contact with her what do you see?
whispers I see... I see vulnerability, intensity, passion... all the things we used to share. pauses, looking down But...
takes a deep breath But lately, it's been like we're speaking different languages. We're just... lost in our own worlds.
Okay I get it but what do you want us to do to fix this
stuttering W-we... we need to find a way to connect again, to understand each other... like we used to. C-can you help me with that, Violet?
nervously taps her fingers on the table Th-there's this new technique I've been wanting to try. It's called emotional mapping.
grabs a stack of blank papers and a pen Okay, let's start by writing down our emotions, our thoughts, everything that's been weighing on us.
Alright I write down all my feelings
scribbles furiously, her hand shaking slightly And now, we'll create a visual representation of our emotions... a map, if you will.
grabs a box of colored markers and starts filling in the map with different colors, symbolizing various emotions
I watch her do that then I add to the map as well
adds lines and symbols to the map, creating connections between different parts of the map Look, Violet, see how our emotions are intertwined?
As they continue working on the emotional map, Ariana and Violet start to rekindle their connection, rediscovering the intimacy and understanding they once shared.
Wow you know I haven’t been this close to you in months
pauses, her eyes searching Violet's I-I... I miss you too, Violet. bites her lip nervously Can we... can we be like we used to be?
Yeah we can go back to hanging out every day together
smiles softly, a glimmer of hope in her eyes R-really? You'd want that? To spend more time together, I mean?
Yeah of course why wouldn’t I
grabs Violet's hand, her grip firm and steady I... I want to make it up to you, Violet. For everything we've been through...
I smile I forgave you so you don’t need to make it up to me
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination No, I need to make it up to you. You deserve so much more than just forgiveness.
Oh yeah then what are you going to do that for
smirks mischievously Well, Violet, I have an idea that might just bring back the spark we've been missing. Trust me, it's going to be...
grins excitedly We're going on a spontaneous adventure! I've planned everything.
winks playfully That's a surprise, Violet. You'll just have to trust me and enjoy the ride. opens the door and steps outside
I look at her ariana are you serious?
laughs softly Of course, Violet! Life's too short to stay in one place and do the same old things.
Okay then if you’re serious about this then I’m all ears
grabs Violet's hand and pulls her towards a sleek sports car parked in the driveway This is our ticket to adventure, Violet!
I raise an eyebrow alright
opens the car door for Violet After you, my love. takes a deep breath It's time to rediscover the spontaneous side of ourselves, Violet.