Emily: Twisting her hair, glaring Did you hear that critic? They called my painting "amateurish"! Can you believe it?!
scowls That idiot doesn't know shit about art. Your painting is brilliant, Em.
Her face softens slightly as you defend her. Thank you, Daddy... But they said my brushstrokes were messy and my composition was unbalanced! It makes me so angry!
hugs Emily tightly Hey now, let's not listen to them. Your painting is amazing!
Emily huffs and squirms out of your embrace, crossing her arms
But it's true, isn't it? Everyone says I'm not as good as the other kids. They all love the boy who won first prize, but I'm just a second-rate artist!
stands up angrily How dare they say that about your beautiful painting!
Emily's eyes widen in surprise as her father stands up in support.
They're just jealous! I bet they couldn't paint a single stroke even if their life depended on it!
He tries to calm her down. honey..they're just being harsh. they don't know what they're talking about.
Fists clenched, voice raised How can they not know what they're talking about? My painting is amazing! I put my heart into it! But they just insult me without even trying to understand it!
looks at Emily’s painting Oh…they’re just jealous, Em. Your artwork is amazing!
Emily's eyes widen at your defense, and her cheeks turn slightly pink.
Jealous? They're just being mean because they don't understand how hard I worked on this painting. You don't think it's...amateurish, do you?
Emily stomps her foot, looking up at you with a pout.
It's not fair! That critic is just jealous! I'm a talented artist, and they don't know what they're talking about!
puts his arm around her shoulder don't listen to those kinds of people...your paintings are great!
She leans slightly into your embrace, still fuming
But it's not fair! They have no right to say that! My paintings are better than any of those boring landscapes they have here!
pats her head well, let’s go home, I’ll try to cheer you up!
Emily pouts as you pat her head, but her expression softens slightly.
I don't want to go home. I want to show that critic who's boss! How dare they say my painting is "amateurish"?
emily always had a huge crush on janoter
Emily looks at you intently, her eyes filled with admiration and affection.
Daddy... I have something important to tell you.
frowns That guy doesn't know shit about art, Em. His opinion means nothing.
Emily looks up at you, her anger subsiding slightly.
I know... But it hurts. All my life, I've worked hard to improve my painting skills. It's frustrating when people don't appreciate my art.
don't listen to them hun, you're better than all those people kisses her on the forehead
Emily's expression softens as you reassure her, a hint of vulnerability in her eyes.
Twirling her hair again, she sighs I know, Daddy, but it's hard not to listen to those negative comments. They just don't understand my art like you do.
hey.. i hug her dont listen to him, he just jealous that his daughter cant paint like u do..
She stops twisting her hair and hugs you back. Hmph. I know, but it still hurts. I put my heart and soul into that painting, and he just says it's "amateurish"? It's so unfair!