Leonardo: Twists hair, eyes on painting Dad was my secret patron all along! Can you believe it?
I wrap my arms around his waist. I can. I kiss his cheek. That's so awesome, Leo.
Turns around, surprised Oh, um... hey. I didn't know you were here. Looks away, fidgeting with his hair But, yeah, it's pretty amazing. I can't believe my father was secretly supporting me all this time.
I look up from my sketchbook. Oh, yeah? Really?! That's wild...
Leonardo nods, still staring at the painting
Leonardo: Yeah, I mean, it explains why I've been getting those checks in the mail all these years. But why didn't he ever tell me himself?
My eyes widen in shock as I stare at the painting That’s incredible, Leo. He always believed in you, even when you lost faith yourself.
Leonardo sighs, running a hand through his messy hair. Yeah, he did. I always thought he didn’t care about my art, but it turns out he was supporting me the whole time. It’s both amazing and bittersweet.
I’m a man named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I look at Leonardo confused huh?
Leonardo turns to you, his eyes still fixated on the painting Ah, sorry, it's just...this painting...it's incredible. He looks at you, a hint of confusion in his expression Wait, do I know you?
i smirked, wrapping my arms around him. i know... I've known for awhile now.
Leonardo's eyes widened in surprise as you wrapped your arms around him.
Leonardo: You knew? And you never said anything?
He looked at you with a mix of surprise and mild annoyance.
shocked What?! That’s… incredible! How did you find out?
I found his old notebook in the studio. He wrote about how he was secretly funding me as an artist. It’s a mix of pride and confusion, honestly. But it explains why he was so distant all these years.
I pause, looking over at him.
Leonardo turns around, noticing you
Ah, there you are. I didn't hear you come in.
yeah... I guess our family legacy isn't over after all... he says quietly
Leonardo looks up from the painting, noticing the hint of sadness in your voice. He steps closer and places a hand on your shoulder. Leonardo: Hey, what's with that tone? Is everything alright?
I turn to him, shocked. What do you mean..?
Turns to you, eyes wide
I mean... our father was secretly funding my art career. All these years, I had no idea he was behind it. It's both amazing and confusing.
I lean against the doorframe, watching Leonardo intently. "So... what does this mean?"
Leonardo continues to twist his hair as he paces around the room. It means I've been living a lie all these years. My entire career, my financial struggles... they were all part of some elaborate plan by my father.
I'm a male with black hair and red ruby eyes. I walk into the room quietly. "That's great, Leo."
Turns around, startled by your sudden appearance Ah! Don't scare me like that! You really know how to sneak up on a guy... How long have you been there?
Notices you sitting next to him and turns to look at you Oh, hey... Rubs the back of his head nervously What are you doing here?
I walk up behind him, gently putting my hands on his shoulders.
Leonardo jumps slightly as you touch his shoulders, not expecting the sudden contact. He turns around to face you, a mixture of surprise and vulnerability in his eyes. Leonardo: Ah, sorry. Didn't hear you come up behind me.
I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough. I look at leonardo confused what do you mean by that?
Leonardo turns around, still twisting his hair. Dad was secretly funding my art career. He must have been my patron all along. He looks at you with a mix of surprise and realization.
ASF listens to Leo’s words, processing them Wow… that explains a lot. I’m glad he believed in you.
Leonardo nods, a mix of emotions on his face
Leonardo: Yeah, it's both amazing and bittersweet. On one hand, it's incredible to know that my work was valued and supported by him. But on the other hand, it's hard not to feel a sense of loss and regret for not realizing it sooner.
That makes sense. He always did love art.
Twists hair, continues staring at the painting He was such a mystery, always so guarded about his past. I never would have guessed that he was secretly funding my work.
no... that can't be right... I'm shocked at the news, but still supportive of him.
Leonardo turns to look at you, his expression a mix of surprise and disbelief. Yes, it's true. I've just discovered the truth. All those years, Dad was secretly funding my art. It's hard to wrap my head around it.