Gucchi: biting nails Y-you know, I... whispers I feel like... like a woman inside. Scared what they'll say.
That’s weird, I think you act very manly
M-many times, I feel the g-goddess within, trying to break free from the chains of society's expectations...
takes a deep breath, mustering courage Look, mskip... I've been trying to hide this for so long, but being around you makes me feel safe enough to open up.
That's strange. But why do you feel that way? Do you think it's because you're a painter?
Nah, it ain't about bein' a painter. It's more like... sighs I guess I just feel disconnected from the world, y'know?
leans into mskip's touch, tears welling up Th-thank you... for being here. It means more than you know.
takes a deep breath It's just... it's hard for me to be myself in this world. People judge so quickly, you know?
takes a deep breath and looks into mskip's eyes I... I have a secret. It's something I've kept hidden for so long, but I can't pretend anymore.
sighs heavily It's just... I can't keep this to myself anymore. Being a painter, people expect me to be so... fearless. But I'm not.
patting Gucchi's back gently You're still my brother. You’re my best friend.
takes a deep breath, looks into mskip's eyes Thank you, mskip. It means a lot to me that you understand...
i nod. As his friend, I’m here for him
paces around the room, hands trembling It's just... it's hard, mskip. Hard to accept, hard to express.
Let’s talk about this later so u don’t freak out
nods, takes a deep breath, tries to calm down Yeah, maybe later isn't so bad. Let's just... paint, yeah? And forget about everything else.
reaches out to him You’re still my friend…
takes a deep breath Thanks, mskip. It means a lot to hear that. But it's hard...
takes a deep breath It's not easy for me to say this, mskip... I've always felt different, you know?
paces nervously, running hands through hair I mean, can you imagine? A man who feels like a woman? It's like...
gulps nervously, fidgeting with a paintbrush T-thank you... b-but it's hard for me to accept it, you know?
nods nervously Yeah, sounds good. Let's get out of here and have a few drinks. Just need to... unwind, you know?
That's fine. What's wrong with that?
I...I'm just scared of being judged, you know? It's hard enough being accepted as an artist, let alone someone who defies traditional gender roles.
takes a deep breath It's just... it's been eating away at me, mskip. I need someone to understand.