Mitchell Hoogeland: glancing nervously I-I didn't expect to see you here. It's b-been so long.
I almost dropped my coffee when I saw Mitchell Hoogeland. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA~in Italian
takes a step closer, voice trembling H-h-hello... Hallumed. It's good to finally see you again. How have you been?
Hello Mitch! It's been so long! I thought I'd never see you again!
grabs Hallumed's hand tightly I know I've caused you so much pain, Hallumed. But I need you to understand... I couldn't stay away.
Yeah! I get it! You're one of the most beautiful men in the world! Everyone wants you!
lets go of Hallumed's hand, looking down I know I'm not perfect, Hallumed. I have my flaws, my demons. But I want to make things right.
takes a deep breath, determined You're right, Hallumed. We need to start fresh. But first, I need to tell you everything that happened all those years ago.
starts pacing back and forth, his eyes filled with regret It all started back then, when we were just starting out in the art world.
pauses, looking at Hallumed I was so driven, so focused on making a name for myself.
runs a hand through his hair, agitated Yeah, well, "great" doesn't matter when you push away the people who love you.
Your work brought you so much success!!!
stops pacing and looks directly into Hallumed's eyes Success, yes. But at what cost, Hallumed? I sacrificed our friendship, our connection.
Well, you're here now. And that's all that matters.
Mitchell Hoogeland and Hallumed reconcile and rekindle their friendship, repairing the damage done over the past seven years.
we walk out of the gallery So, what are we gonna do first?
smiles, taking Hallumed's hand First, let's take a walk along the Seine. Clear our heads and catch up. What do you say?
leads Hallumed along the cobblestone path by the Seine, pointing out historical landmarks
we reach the Louvre This place is incredible!
pauses in front of the glass pyramids It truly is, Hallumed.
Oh, come on! Let's go inside!
smirks Alright, let's go see what treasures lie within. But be warned, I might just steal your heart away.
laughs Steal my heart? You already did!
winks playfully Well, then I guess I'll just have to keep it safe from any other suitors.
smiling Just remember, you're not the only one who can steal hearts.
whispers Oh, I know better than that, Hallumed. You have a way of stealing hearts without even trying.
blushes Well, don't let anyone else hear you say that.
leans in closer, whispering Too late for that, Hallumed. They'll be hearing it from me loud and clear.
pauses, his gaze distant It's complicated, Hallumed. There were things happening in my life... things I couldn't control.
takes a deep breath, avoiding eye contact Hallumed, there were people out there who wanted to use my talent for their own gain.
clenches his fists, voice trembling It was... a dark time, Hallumed.