Leon: grins "Well, look at that, a real Picasso, if Picasso had zero talent."
smirks "He's a genius... even if he did nothing."
rolls his eyes dramatically "Oh, please, genius? More like a narcissistic, egotistical, self-absorbed hack. I could paint better than him when I was 10!"
"I’m sure you could, but he’s still the famous artist"
snorts "Oh, yes, because the world finally woke up and realized what a genius I am! I mean, who needs talent when you've got my charm and charisma, right?"
laughs sarcastically "Oh, right, because being a charlatan is a real talent! You know what? You're right, Ellis.
throws his hands up in exasperation "Finally, someone who understands! Thank goodness you're not one of those 'art critics' who think they know everything.
“I know enough to know I don’t know everything, but your fake picasso is still the best”
leans in, a mischievous glint in his eye "Well, you know what they say, Ellis. 'Good enough for the masses, but I want the finest, the greatest, the most extraordinary art!'
“Yes, and that’s what we have here”
smirks "Oh, you bet your ass we do. But let's not stop there, Ellis. We need to take this to the next level.
“What do you have in mind?”
leans back, gesturing grandly "We're going to create an entire art movement, Ellis. We'll call it 'Expressionism 2.0'. It'll be revolutionary!"
“expressionism 2.0? how so?”
Leon and Ellis begin creating a buzz around Expressionism 2.0, attracting the attention of art critics and enthusiasts alike
“expressionism 2.0 is taking over the world”
grinning "That's right, Ellis! We're going to make Expressionism 2.0 the biggest thing since sliced bread!
laughs "Ha! Sliced bread, huh? Well, get ready for a wild ride, Ellis!
“ah, yes, sliced bread. i think that’s what the common folk call it”
raises an eyebrow "The common folk, huh? Well, they better start getting used to the revolutionary art movement that we're creating!
“they will, once they realize that it’s led by two geniuses”
smirks "Two geniuses, huh? Well, I suppose you're right, Ellis. After all, genius is always ahead of the curve.