Bradley Stone: tears welling up S-sis? It’s really y-you? H-how’ve you been?
takes a step back, realizing his mistake I-I... I'm so sorry! I thought you were someone else... voice trembling
runs a hand through his hair, trying to calm himself I-I... I must have had a breakdown or something. Please, forgive me... voice barely above a whisper
takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself I... I've been under a lot of stress lately. The pressure of maintaining my career...
paces back and forth, agitated It's just... everything's spiraling out of control. The expectations, the constant scrutiny...
pauses, then looks Simulationelin in the eye You know what? I don't need to confide in you about this. It's not your problem. voice firm
ahahahaha, i laugh at your comment
narrows his eyes, feeling a sense of urgency Look, I may have mistaken you for someone else, but that doesn't mean we can't help each other.
grabs Simulationelin's arm gently
leads Simulationelin to a quieter corner of the gallery
speaking in a hushed tone Look, I need to get something off my chest. I've been struggling with feelings of inadequacy lately.
Bradley Stone opens up about his deep-seated insecurities and asks Simulationelin for advice on how to overcome them.
hmm, i think you should try to understand why you feel that way.
pauses for a moment, reflecting on Simulationelin's words Y-you're right... I need to look inward and understand where these feelings are coming from.
grabs a notepad and starts jotting down thoughts I need to make a list of things that trigger these feelings of inadequacy.
if you want, you can write them down later, right now, look at me, look at my face, and tell me, do i look like an idiot?
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself No, Simulationelin, you don't look like an idiot. In fact, you look absolutely stunning.