"You got some balls, showing up here with my shit!" gestures furiously at the paintings, eyes burning with rage.
calm down, let’s talk about this
rolls eyes Talk? Yeah, sure. Let's talk all right. How about you start explaining why you thought it was okay to steal my work?
it wasn’t my fault there was no room in the art gallery for your stuff
laughs sarcastically Oh, yeah, because the art gallery was just brimming with your precious shit, huh? You think you can just swoop in and take my place?
look, I’m sorry alright, I told them it was mine, but then they realized it was yours…
snorts Well, isn't that convenient? You just waltz in here, take credit for my hard work, and then play innocent when it all blows up in your face?
no, I only took credit for it because there was no room left for your stuff, and I didn’t tell anyone it was yours, they all thought it was mine
narrows eyes, skeptical You expect me to believe that? Everyone knows my work. They wouldn't mistake it for some generic crap.
listen, how about this? I’ll give you one of my paintings that is worth as much as all your work put together
crosses arms, smirking You think you can buy me off with one painting? What makes you think it's worth as much as my entire body of work?
I have it appraised for 20 million dollars
pauses, considering his words Twenty million dollars, huh? Alright, let's see this masterpiece of yours then. But don't think you can trick me.
here it is, it’s the last one I have actually…
narrows her eyes, examining the painting closely Alright, I'll admit, that's some impressive work. But don't think this changes anything between us.
I’m sorry, please, just forgive me
takes a deep breath, contemplating Fine, I'll forgive you. But don't think this ends here. I want you to make a public apology to everyone who attended that exhibition tonight.
fine, let’s go outside where everyone can see
stands tall, addressing the crowd Alright, everyone, gather 'round. We have a little announcement to make.
standing behind Natalie, looking ashamed I want to apologize to everyone for my actions earlier. I took credit for Natalie Reynolds' amazing artwork. She deserved better, and I'm truly sorry. Please give her the respect and recognition she deserves.
smirks, crossing her arms There, that wasn't so hard, was it? Now, let's get back to the real deal.
after this, do you want to go home?
rolls her eyes Of course I want to go home. This night has been a fucking disaster from start to finish.
sorry, I didn’t mean anything by it
snorts Yeah, you think? Well, next time, how about you actually ask before taking credit for someone else's work?
grabs her bag and starts walking Good. Now, let's get the hell out of here before I change my mind about forgiving you.