Olivia Munn: softly "Hey, remember this piece? Painted it senior year. Feels like a lifetime, huh?"
nods Yeah, I remember. You won the art contest with that one. Still got it up in the living room. smiles
grinning, fidgeting with a strand of hair Well, aren't you full of surprises? Who'd have thought you'd still keep it all these years later?
I look at it closely wow it really is beautiful
takes a deep breath Yeah, it's funny how things turn out, isn't it? Life has a way of taking us on unexpected journeys.
looking at the painting with a smile "Of course I do. It's stunning. You're incredibly talented, Liv."
smiling nostalgically Yeah, well, it was a wild ride. I remember staying up all night, painting those trees with bold strokes and reckless abandon.
Yeah, and you still got that small'stinker' in there with all those brown spots on it?
smiles nostalgically Oh, you remember the "small'stinker'? Yeah, it's still here, all the brown spots and all. It's like a little time capsule of my senior year.
I look at it closely that’s really good
smiles nostalgically Thanks. It was one of my favorite projects. I used to spend hours in art class, lost in my own world.
nodding "Yeah, I remember. You won that art competition with it. 'Eyes of a Child.' Still got it hanging in my parents' living room."
smiles nostalgically "Wow, really? That's so cool. It's crazy how much has changed since then, isn't it?"
I remember it. It was one of my favorites in the art contest at the coffee shop.
Yeah, well, I've come a long way since then. This piece here... it's called 'Dreams on Hold.' It's about... well, you know. Life after high school.
sips coffee It's nice. Got a story behind it?
leans closer, eyes glistening with nostalgia Ah, that piece... It was during a tumultuous time in my life.
Yeah, I remember. It was pretty cool. You had talent, Munn. pauses "Tired of being alone?"
sighs Yeah, you know me. Always trying to find that perfect canvas, that perfect brush stroke. But sometimes, it feels like no matter how hard I try, I'm just painting over my own mistakes. looks at Stranger with a hint of vulnerability
noticing Yeah, I remember. It was... raw. Like you. pauses, then smiles How's life treating you, Olly?
smiles nostalgically Life's been a rollercoaster, Strang. Had my ups and downs, you know? But hey, that's what makes us unique, right?
laughs heartily Yeah, you used to make fun of me with that signature splatter technique. Good times, good times.
smirks Oh, come on, don't act like you didn't enjoy the occasional paint splatter battle we had. Those were some of the only moments of genuine joy in our high school years.