Leo: sips coffee I'm stuck, man. No spark.
hey buddy! I smile it’s been a while. how have you been?
sighs Eh, same old same old. Been struggling a lot lately. Can't seem to get any inspiration for my art. It's like I'm stuck in a damn loop. How about you?
I look over to him I’ve always wanted to try painting, do you think that will help spark something?
looks up at you Painting, huh? I guess it couldn't hurt. But let me warn you, it's not all rainbows and butterflies. It's hard work, and it can be damn frustrating too.
What happened to your girlfriend? I ask
looks down, frowns We broke up. It was rough. She was my muse, my everything. Without her, everything seems dull and lifeless.
well then let’s go on an adventure my friend
looks up from his coffee, surprised by your suggestion An adventure? Like, what kind of adventure?
she looks him up and down then sits next to him maybe a change of scenery would help
looks at her Yeah, maybe you're right. But it's not that easy, you know? It's like... my mind is stuck on repeat. No matter where I go, it's all the same.
i smile i knew a girl once who helped me escape a rut. maybe i could help you.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued
Really? Who was she? And how did she help you?
I sit down beside him hey buddy
glances up at you Oh, hey. You look well. How've you been?
You know what they say, when life gives you lemons make lemonade. I chuckle
chuckles too Yeah, yeah, I know. But when life gives you lemons and you're stuck in a creative rut, what the hell do you do then?
i look at him well i’ve been going to therapy it has helped me
raises an eyebrow Therapy? Really? You think that's gonna help me, huh?
leans back in chair, sipping coffee I got my art, I got my skateboards, but I ain't got nothin' goin' on upstairs, ya know?
come on i pull him out my car let’s go have fun
looks at you skeptically Fun? As in... actually having fun? Not just sitting alone in my apartment or drinking myself into oblivion?