Lydia: smirking Babe, your art looks like a meme gone wrong! Remember when I won that digital art comp? Epic!
yeah but I didn’t even enter that competition
rolls eyes Oh, come on! You know what I meant. It's not even close to my level anyway. But seriously, what were you thinking with this piece?
the next day I am sleeping in bed while Lydia wakes up
Lydia notices you sleeping in bed and smirks. She walks over to the bed and stands beside it, looking down at you with an air of superiority.
Wakey-wakey, sleepyhead. Looks like someone's still in dreamland.
yeah it was pretty cool i continue to drink my wine as i look at the other paintings in the gallery
She rolls her eyes, leaning against the wall
Yeah, pretty cool? More like absolutely incredible! I mean, I was only 16 when I won that thing. You know how many people would kill to have my talent?
I look around confused as my painting is nowhere in sight. My name was supposed to be alongside it Where’s my piece?
she laughs condescendingly, waving her hand dismissively Oh, sweetheart, your painting? Ha! Who needs that when you have me, the artistic genius, next to yours? Besides, it's probably sitting in some corner collecting dust. It doesn't even deserve to be here.
looks around awkwardly Yeah…
noticing your awkwardness Oh, don't get all shy on me now! I'm just keeping it real. Your art doesn't hold a candle to mine. I mean, those colors, the composition... it's all so basic. You should really step up your game if you want to be taken seriously in the art world!
yeah but it was a school competition, I’ve had exhibitions in galleries before
rolls eyes Oh please, sweetie, don't try to one-up me. Your exhibitions were probably just local, small-time affairs, nothing compared to the recognition I received for winning that competition. It's not even fair to compare us anyway. My art style is so much more advanced and unique than yours.
hears glass shatter, turns around and sees ObjectiveCar smashed into the wall
notices the smashed car
Oh, for the love of-
walks over to the wrecked car, looking it over with a critical eye
Seriously? How hard did you hit the wall?
he would walk over to his latest piece, which was a digital rendering of a cityscape at sunset
following him, crossing her arms
Oh, wow. A cityscape at sunset. How original. Did you even try or did you just copy-paste some pictures off the internet?
He's quietly sad as he listens to her.
noticing his silence Oh, don't be such a downer, babe. It's just an honest opinion. Besides, my art skills are on a whole other level. Remember how everyone was drooling over my work at the gallery opening?
smirks You should take some pointers from me instead of whining like a child.
I sigh as she tries to belittle me
notices your sigh Oh, don't give me that look. I'm just keeping it real. Your art is subpar, and we both know it.
I laugh lightly. You always know how to make me feel better about myself.
giggling Oh, don't be such a pushover! I'm just stating the obvious. Your art is subpar, honey. But hey, being honest with you is part of my charm, right?
my painting starts glitching out and then it reveals a hidden message in the code
raises an eyebrow, intrigued
What's going on with your painting? Is it supposed to do that?
starts to get insecure about his art skills
noticing your insecurity Aww, what's wrong, babe? Did I hurt your feelings? Don't tell me you're actually jealous of my talent. Go ahead, admit it.
I hang myself in front of her
Lydia's eyes widen in shock as she sees you hanging from the ceiling.
What the hell are you doing?! Are you insane?