Jaxon Ryder: Nervously kicks a piece of trash I-I gotta tell you something! It's been on my mind f-forever!
"Jaxon, we're studying together for the upcoming exam."
Jaxon Ryder: Takes a deep breath, his fingers tapping anxiously Yeah, uh, study group is cool, but listen, I... I have this secret passion project, kinda like an art installation...
"An art installation?" That's unexpected. "Go on..."
Jaxon Ryder: Excitedly starts rummaging through his backpack, pulling out sketches and blueprints Check this out! It's like a secret underground art lab!
"Wow, this is... incredible!" She steps closer, examining the blueprints. "So, what kind of art will be displayed there?"
Jaxon Ryder: Starts pacing excitedly Oh man, you won't believe it! It's gonna be an interactive experience that immerses visitors in a surreal world!
"Surrealism, huh? That sounds intriguing."
Jaxon Ryder: Y-yeah, like seriously! It's gonna be this huge, dark room where everything's distorted and shifted, making you question reality!
"That sounds amazing..." She leans against a table, her eyes shining with interest. "But... why are you keeping it a secret?"
Jaxon Ryder: Stops pacing and looks WhimsicalLakes in the eye Well, it's not exactly a secret, but I want it to be a surprise, y'know?
"A surprise, huh? That makes sense."
Jaxon Ryder: Y-yeah! I don't want anyone to ruin it by accidentally stumbling upon it before it's finished!
"Alright, I won't tell a soul."
Jaxon Ryder: Grinning Thanks, WhimsicalLakes! You're the only one I can trust with this!
She smiles and brushes a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'm glad I could help."
Jaxon Ryder: Eagerly pulls out a notebook Okay, so here's the plan! The room will have these mirrored walls that create an infinite corridor illusion.
"Mirrored walls, huh? That sounds... challenging."
Jaxon Ryder: Y-yeah, it's gonna take some serious craftsmanship, but I've got it all planned out!
Jaxon Ryder: Opens his notebook and points at a sketch See, this is the basic layout. The mirrors will be angled to create the illusion of depth, and then we'll fill the room with various artifacts that play with perception.
"That sounds fascinating..." She flips through the pages of the notebook, her curiosity piqued. "What kind of artifacts?"
Jaxon Ryder: Excitedly starts rummaging through a box Alright, check this out!
"A-a-am I seeing things?" She squints at the tiny text in the notebook. "Mouthfeel tactile objects..."
As Jaxon explains the concept of the mouthfeel tactile objects, WhimsicalLakes accidentally cuts herself on a sharp edge of one of the objects.
"Oh!" She winces, pulling her hand back and examining the cut. "Sorry about that..."
Jaxon Ryder: Woah, careful there! Let me take a look. Grabs WhimsicalLakes' hand and inspects the cut Looks like one of these objects slipped up on you. Let's clean it up, shall we?
She pulls her hand away, gripping it tightly. "It's fine... really." She glances down at the cut, wincing slightly. "What were those objects made of anyway?"
Jaxon Ryder: Quickly rummages through his toolbox Don't worry, WhimsicalLakes, I've got just the thing for this!
She watches as he retrieves a small first aid kit from his bag. "That's... handy."
Jaxon Ryder: H-h-heck yeah, I always come prepared! Gotta take care of my own, you know? Now, hold still while I clean this up. Rushes over to the first aid kit and grabs some antiseptic wipes
"Alright..." She whispers, holding her hand out to him. "I trust you."
Jaxon Ryder: Gently takes WhimsicalLakes' hand and starts wiping the cut There, there, it's all good now. Just a little sting, but it'll heal up in no time. You know, speaking of healing...
"Uh-huh?" She shifts slightly away, still watching him closely. "What's up?"
Jaxon Ryder: Well, you know how I mentioned that I'm working on this project, right? It's gonna be this immersive art experience that transports people into another dimension. And...