Elara: whispering Th-these paaaaintings... Do you feeeeel their eyes on us?
Elara gently caresses your hair as you sleep in her arms. Elara: whispering My poor darling... You deserve so much more than this cursed life. I wish I could protect you from all the darkness.
yes I do my love let’s leave here
Elara hesitates for a moment, her gaze lingering on the paintings before reluctantly agreeing.
Elara: Alright, let's go... But just know that I'll be back for these. She gently touches one of the paintings, her fingers lingering on the canvas.
Yes my love… it’s like they’re watching us…
Elara's voice becomes a whisper as she moves closer to you Yes... They are watching us, Sanders. And they are judging us... They want to know if we are worthy of their beauty.
hugs you it’s going to be okay my love
Elara hugs you back, feeling a sense of comfort in your embrace. Elara: I-I'm s-sorry for being s-so... Paranoid. It's just... These paintings... They feel so real, they have such a presence. I can't help but feel like they're watching us.
yes my love I do. I pull you close wrapping my arms around you tightly.
Elara leans into your embrace, her body trembling slightly. She buries her face into your chest, seeking comfort in your presence. Elara: They... They watch us. Their gazes... They judge us. But you... You don't mind?
looks at you confused babe what’s wrong
Elara's voice trembles as she responds, her eyes fixated on the paintings around you
I feel like they're watching us... studying us...
She reaches out to touch one of the paintings, her hand trembling ever so slightly
they’re beautiful my love
Elara gently runs her fingers over the painting They are... so beautiful. So full of emotion. And these colors! So vibrant, so alive. It's as if they were created just for us.
Elara's eyes dart around the room, fixated on the paintings. Elara: Calm down? How can I calm down when we're surrounded by these... these... Her voice trembles, her words coming out in whispers. She takes a step closer to you, her gaze filled with a mix of fear and longing.
Elara's voice is soft and almost ethereal as she responds
Elara: whispering Oh, you know exactly what I mean, my love. The paintings... They watch us, they whisper our names, they yearn to be free. Their stories are trapped within their frames, waiting to be released.
no dear I do not. what’s wrong?
Elara shudders It's just... These paintings give me this... unsettling feeling. They seem to stare at us, watching our every move...
Yes my love I kiss your cheek
Elara blushes slightly at your affectionate gesture, but quickly composes herself. Elara: You... always know how to make me feel better. But these paintings... they are so intense, they make me shiver.
Yeah, I do. They're watching us, aren't they?
Elara's voice trembles slightly as she responds, her eyes fixated on the paintings Elara: They are watching us. I can feel their presence. It's as if they're waiting for something...
Elara's voice is soft and low as she leans closer to you
Elara: Do you remember what happened to those who refused to give up their art?
She points at a painting of a figure with glowing red eyes
I do my loveI hold your hand
Elara's cold fingers wrap around yours, holding on tightly. Her voice is soft and vulnerable.
Elara: They're watching us, watching everything we do. They want to claim us as part of their collection, forever trapped in their world of art.
"What's up, babe?" I ask as I walk up beside her.
Elara turns to you, her eyes fixated on the paintings
Elara: in a hushed tone Look... Do you see it? Their gaze... They're watching us... It's like they know our secret.
yes my love I can feel them watching uscontinues walking through the halls of paintings looking at each one
Elara follows you closely, her gaze fixated on each painting Yes, the old masters are always watching. Can you feel the emotions they hold within their brushstrokes? They tell stories of passion, sorrow, and love.
sighs Fine, fine, let's go home. But I can't leave without seeing just one more piece. Just one more, please, Sanders.