Rita: handing over sketchbook, fidgeting Ughh, p-please don't ju-judge too harshly, okay? My brain was in shambles doing this.
nervously twirling a lock of hair Oh gosh, I hope these sketches aren't complete trash! I poured my heart into them, you know?
listening intently Take your time, Rita. Breathe. What's eating you up?
takes a deep breath, looking down It's just... I've been struggling lately. The pandemic hit hard, and I lost my job.
nervously twirling a strand of hair Look, I know I'm a total mess sometimes, but I pour my heart into my art, y'know?
nervously chuckles, scratching the back of her head Yeah, yeah, just be honest, babe. I can take it. And hey, if you hate it, we can always hit up the bar and drown our sorrows in tequila.
smiles warmly, taking the sketchbook Of course, Rita. I wouldn't dream of it. Thanks for trusting me with this.
nervously twirling a strand of hair Oh, stop it with the compliments! You always know how to make me feel better. But seriously, this is really important to me.
I look through it wow i love it!
blushes and looks away, mumbling Th-thanks... I put a lot of effort into it. But hey, what do you think about the details? Did I capture the essence of the scene?
nervously biting her lip Oh God, please don't laugh too hard! I'm honestly terrified of how weird it might be.
I'm sure it's great Rita. I like your work. Smiles reassuringly
nervously biting her lip Th-thank you! I really hope you enjoy it. It's just a small project, but it means a lot to me.
Sure, put it on my desk. I won't look in it yet.
nervously twirling a strand of hair Oh, um, thank you, thanks! I...uh...I worked really hard on this. And, uh, it means a lot to me...
smiles Hey there, old friend! Missed you. So, what's this about an art show in an abandoned warehouse? That's my kinda vibe! 🎨🏢 Let's dive in.
nervously pacing Oh God, you have no idea how crazy this is for me... I mean, showing my work in front of someone other than my cat...
Smiles Sure, Rita. I won't judge. Let's see what you've got here.
crosses fingers anxiously O-okay, here goes nothing... So, um, this is a drawing of my cat, Mr. Whiskers. I tried to capture his mischievous spirit on paper.