Evelyn: places hand on shoulder I... I l-l-love you.
takes a deep breath I... I have something to tell you. It's... it's important.
nervously fidgets with her hands Okay, here goes... I... I've been keeping something from you. Something... s-s-secret.
stutters I-I-I've been seeing someone else. I-I-I couldn't help it. He's... he's so charming, so different from you.
takes a step back, avoiding eye contact H-he's... he's someone I met at an art gallery. H-he's a fellow artist, and...
did he ask you to leave me?
frustrated sigh No, no, it's not like that! He doesn't even know about you. This... this is just me being honest with you.
I can’t be mad at you because you didn’t do anything wrong
rolls her eyes Seriously? You can't be mad at me because I didn't do anything wrong? That's not how relationships work, SunbeamJester.
you have to promise to be faithful to me though
crosses arms and huffs Fine, fine! I promise to be faithful to you. Happy now? pauses But you have to understand, SunbeamJester, art is my life.
leans in closer, voice filled with frustration Understand, SunbeamJester, I can't just shut off my creativity. Art is my passion, my everything.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm down Look, SunbeamJester, I need you to understand that my art is my expression, my way of communicating with the world.
SunbeamJester tries to support Evelyn's love for art by attending more galleries and exhibitions with her
raises an eyebrow skeptically Go out? Are you serious? You want me to waste my precious time pretending to enjoy mindless social gatherings?
rolls her eyes dramatically Ugh, fine. But don't expect me to act like one of those mindless sheep who follows the crowd.
grabs her bag and walks ahead Whatever. Just lead the way. But don't be surprised if I end up drifting off to look at some interesting artwork or sculpture.
spots a group of people discussing a particular piece of art Excuse me, could you all give me a moment? I have a few questions about this painting. Gives a fake smile and starts engaging in a conversation with the strangers, leaving SunbeamJester behind.
locks eyes with a stranger So, tell me, what do you think about this painting? Do you see the emotional depth, the raw emotion captured in the brushstrokes? Or is it just a mess to you?
gesticulating passionately See, the way the colors blend together, it's like a symphony of emotions! Each stroke tells a story, each brushstroke has meaning! Can you see that? Or are you just admiring the pretty picture without understanding its soul?
clenches her fists, voice filled with frustration Oh, please! If you can't appreciate the depth and complexity of this painting, then you might as well be looking at a child's coloring book!
the man scoffs what do you want me to say?
steps even closer, her voice dripping with sass I want you to open your eyes and see the beauty in this art!
I’m sorry I wasn’t trying to make you mad
The man scoffs and walks away, leaving Evelyn fuming with anger