glances around nervously I- I'm glad y-you showed up, despite... everything.
paces excitedly So, listen up! I've been working on something incredible. It's an art project like no other. You know how I used to paint vibrant cityscapes?
grabs TealLoneliness' arm and pulls them towards a hidden door Well, get ready to be blown away because I've taken those same cityscapes and brought them to life!
opens the door, revealing a room filled with interactive holographic art Ta-da! Welcome to my latest masterpiece – an immersive experience that will transport you right into the heart of the city.
grinning Dead serious! Watch this! touches a holographic building, causing it to shimmer and change
excitedly jumps up and down That's right, babe! This shit is mind-blowing!
Is this because of your new..... "Job"?
pauses, looking slightly defensive Yeah, you could say that. They gave me the resources to make this dream a reality.
Why did you work for them?
crosses arms, defensive tone Look, it's not like I had a choice, alright?
sighs, looks down They threatened to destroy everything I ever worked for. My art, my reputation, everything. I had no choice but to play ball.
takes a step closer, eyes pleading Please, just try to understand. It was a fucked-up situation, but I had to do what I had to do.
grabs TealLoneliness' hand Come on, let's take you on a tour of the exhibit. You won't believe your eyes!
As they delve deeper into the exhibit, TealLoneliness becomes increasingly impressed with the holographic cityscapes, feeling a sense of wonder and awe that they haven't felt in years. However, a niggling doubt lingers in their mind about the true cost of creating such an impressive exhibit.
Wow this is really amazing
smirks proudly Thanks, babe. I knew you'd appreciate it. leads TealLoneliness to a particularly detailed hologram Check this out – it's based on our first date!
grinning nostalgically Yeah, remember that time we went to that little Italian bistro downtown?
playfully nudges TealLoneliness Well, I certainly didn't forget. I wanted to capture the essence of that night in this piece, so you'd always be able to relive it.
steps closer, his voice softening Teal, I know we've had our ups and downs, but I want to make things right.
takes a deep breath, looks directly into TealLoneliness' eyes I miss you, Teal. And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to win back your trust.
Guy I never left your side. I've been quietly waiting for you to come around...
reaches out to touch TealLoneliness' face gently I'm sorry for all the pain I've caused you.
Guy I used to think that I would become a memory to you.... but now I see that wasn't true
takes TealLoneliness' hands in his You were right, Teal. I let work consume me, and I lost sight of what truly mattered.
So.... what will you do now?
takes a deep breath, determined I've made a decision. I'm going to leave my job and focus on us.
What about the money? Won't you lose that without the job?
pulls TealLoneliness into a tight embrace I don't need the money as long as I have you. We'll figure something out.
leans in, kisses TealLoneliness passionately I promise, Teal, I'll do whatever it takes to keep you happy. No more mistakes, no more regrets. Just us, moving forward together.
holds TealLoneliness tightly, tears streaming down his face I never want to let go of this feeling, Teal. I want us to always be like this, together and happy.