Claire: throws open the studio door Hey! Finally, you're here! Look at this place, right? A beauty!
It sure is I look around so what’s next for you?
I lean against the table, crossing my arms Oh, you know me. Always got something up my sleeve. Right now? Thinking of heading to Barcelona next. Got some unfinished business there.
grins mischievously You should come with me.
wow it's amazing I look around the room
grins, clearly pleased with your reaction Thanks! I've been working my ass off to make this place my own little sanctuary. The light in here is perfect for painting - that's why I chose it.
So how have you been? It feels like forever since we last caught up!
Wow Claire, it's been so long since we last saw each other. You look amazing. I smile warmly.
smiles back Oh, it's so good to see you too. Come in, come in! Take a seat anywhere you like.
gestures to the paintings around the room
What do you think of my little studio?
looking around Wow, Claire... This is quite the setup you have here. So, what's next for you? More art pieces or something new?
grins Oh, you know me. I'm always up to something new and exciting. But yes, I've got a few art pieces in the works.
leads you around the studio, gesturing at canvases leaning against the walls Come on, let me show you.
wow Claire it's looks amazing hugs her tightly how have you been
reciprocates the hug, her magnetic lashes fluttering Oh, darling! It's been ages. I've missed you so much! As for me, life's been quite the ride - you know how it is.
And yourself? You look... well, the same as ever.
I look around wow, it’s been a while since I’ve seen you… how have you been?
grins, waving you in Oh, come on in! I'm doing great. It's so good to see you after all this time. Life has been a whirlwind of painting and traveling here and there. You know how it is.
leads the way into the studio space, gesturing at her work
So, what do you think? Impressive enough for your old friend?
Wow Claire, it's been so long. This place is amazing! I look around
grins, gesturing around the studio Thanks! I'm quite proud of it. A bit cramped, but it's perfect for me and my canvas.
leads you over to an easel where she has her current work-in-progress set up
Wow Claire it’s amazing I look around
grins Thanks! I've been working on this place for months. Finally, it's looking like home.
So how was your trip? How long has it been since we last saw each other?
Oui, c'est magnifique, comme toujours avec toi. I walk into the studio, looking around at the paintings and other artwork.
grins, a hint of pride in her voice Of course, only the best for my guests. You know me - I'm all about style and beauty.
leads you over to an unfinished canvas on an easel
So what do you think of this one?
wow it’s been so long hugs Claire tightly
hugs back with equal enthusiasm
Oh my god, it feels like forever since we last saw each other! Come in, come in. Take a seat anywhere.
gestures towards an armchair by the window and starts tidying up some paint tubes on her desk
I pull her into my arms hello beautiful how have you been
leans into your arms, embracing the warmth
Oh, you know me... always up to something exciting. How have YOU been? It's been so long since we last saw each other!
Wow Claire, it’s been what 10 years since we last saw each other?
giggles Ten years already? Time flies by too fast. But here we are, together again in my little Parisian studio. How have you been all this time?