glances at the door every few minutes She's, uh, she's not here yet, huh?
I look out the window and see her walking over *she walks in hey Julian
surprised Oh hey Handreds! Didn't expect to see you here. What brings you to the gallery tonight?
well Julian I know how much time and effort you put into this so I figured I’d come support ya
blushing Um, thanks for coming, Handreds. It means a lot to me. Let me show you some of my work. Follow me, I'll give you a tour.
gestures animatedly as he leads Handreds through the gallery Alright, so here we have my latest series, "Cityscapes of Dreams." Each painting captures a different memory or emotion. This one, for example, is about the feeling of being lost in a crowd. The brushstrokes are loose and chaotic, just like the chaos of city life. What do you think?
I’m sure there’s a lot of heart in it
pauses in front of a painting This one, it's... it's a bit more personal. It's about a memory from my childhood.
takes a deep breath When I was younger, my family went through a really tough time financially. We had to move from our home to a shelter. It was...
voice quivering slightly It was difficult, but it also taught me a lot about resilience and the importance of holding onto hope.
gestures towards another painting And this piece, it's about finding love and connection amidst the chaos. It's... it's based on my relationship with you.
Handreds feels overwhelmed with emotion and tears up
noticing Handreds' tears, gently reaches out to wipe them away Hey, it's okay. I understand if it's a bit too much.
surprised and touched by Handreds' response You... you really get it, don't you? You always have. That's why I trust you so much.
grabs Handreds' hand Thank you for being here, for understanding and supporting me. It means everything to me.
of course I’ll always be here for you
looks at Handreds with a vulnerable expression There's something else I want to show you. It's a secret project I've been working on...
leads Handreds to a hidden corner of the gallery This... this is a series of intimate portraits. They're of people who have made a significant impact in my life.