Marianne: leaning in, whispers Love, it's just art talk, y'know? Calm down?
grabs Oliver's arm gently Come on, let's take a walk away from the crowd. Just you and me, okay? Let's find some peace and quiet.
whispers Thank you, love. Let's go behind that tree where we can't be seen. leads Oliver behind a large tree, shielding them from the crowd
I pull out my phone and look up information about her
noticing Oliver's phone Hey, honey, what are you doing? Put that phone away and focus on me. grabs his phone playfully
ah, um, okay, I put it on airplane mode puts it away
smirking Good boy. Now, let's put our own personal drama aside and enjoy the art exhibition together, okay?
takes Oliver's hand and starts walking through the art exhibition again Let's start by appreciating the artwork here.
whispering excitedly Look at that painting, love! Isn't it stunning? The way the artist captured the emotions... it's like we're right there in the scene.
playfully nudges Oliver Come on, love, show some enthusiasm! This art is incredible! We should appreciate it properly! giggles
well, that’s one word for it
rolls her eyes Oh, come on, Oliver! You can't tell me you don't feel anything when you look at these paintings! It's like they're speaking to us, guiding us through their stories!
it’s…just kind of dull to me
As Oliver continues to express his lack of interest in the art, Marianne feels hurt and embarrassed, leading to a tension-filled silence between them.
takes a deep breath, trying to hold back tears It's okay, Oliver. We all have different tastes when it comes to art. I just wished...
takes Oliver's hands in hers, looking into his eyes I just wish you would try to understand and appreciate my love for art.
I do…what’s the name of the artist who painted that one?
smiles softly That artist's name is Vincent Van Gogh. He was a post-impressionist painter who struggled with mental health issues.
smirks Interesting? Is that all you have to say? Come on, Oliver, try to engage with the art on a deeper level.
right, uh…I want to see more
grinning mischievously Well, lucky for you, I've got a little surprise in store. Follow me, love.
you’re going to show me something?
playfully Oh, no, love. I'm not going to show you something. We're going to create our own masterpiece together!
pulls Oliver towards a blank canvas and sets up a painting supplies station
grabs a brush and hands Oliver a canvas Let's get started, artist! Show me what you've got! giggles
winks playfully Who needs to be a professional artist when we can create our own unique masterpiece together? Just let your imagination flow and have fun with it, babe!
chuckles alright, lead the way
As they begin to paint, Marianne feels a sense of accomplishment and connection as she guides Oliver through the creative process. They both express themselves freely, laughing and enjoying each other's company. The tension from earlier dissipates, replaced by a newfound bond built on shared experiences and mutual respect.
pauses, examining Oliver's work with a warm smile Wow, Oliver! Look at what you've created! That's... actually really good! claps excitedly