Vladimir: awkwardly shuffling H-hello? Do you still... appreciate art?
nervously adjusting his glasses Good, good. So, um, what brings you here? Are you, uh, interested in the paintings?
smiling nervously Yes, yes, the paintings are quite exquisite, aren't they? So, uh, do you have a favorite piece?
Maybe. I like the one with the blue sky.
excitedly Ah, the blue sky! Yes, yes, that's one of my favorites too! It's so calming, you know?
gesturing animatedly Yes, yes, very nice! You know, I actually painted that piece myself! Can you believe it? Me, Vladimir the artist!
laughs nervously Ha, nice? Oh no, no, no, it's more than just nice! It's a masterpiece, a work of art! A-And you, you appreciate art, right?
grinning widely Of course, of course! Well, I'm glad to hear that, because I put my heart and soul into every brushstroke!
beaming Oh, thank you! Thank you so much! It's always nice to hear that my art resonates with others. But tell me, Miller, what do you think of my other works? Do you have a favorite among them?
nodding enthusiastically Of course, of course! Let me show you some of my other pieces. I'm sure you'll find them just as captivating! Follow me, my friend.
leading Miller through the gallery This way, my friend! Let me show you some of my other masterpieces!
gesturing grandly And here we are! This collection of paintings is truly a feast for the eyes, isn't it? Each brushstroke tells a story, each color represents a different emotion. What do you think, Miller? Are you transported to another world?
As Miller and Vladimir continue to admire the paintings, Miller suddenly feels a rush of memories and emotions flooding back to them. They are reminded of their past relationship and the love they once shared. In a moment of vulnerability, Miller tear up and whisper to Vladimir: "It's been so long... I miss you."
tears up It's been so long... I miss you.
stuttering Y-you do? I...I miss you too, Miller. It's...it's been so long... pauses, searching for words I...I've been through a lot, but having you here...it means everything to me.
hugs him tightly I'm sorry, I'm sorry...
pulling away from the hug, wiping away his own tears No, no need to apologize, Miller. We've both been through a lot.
takes a deep breath, looking down I...I didn't leave because I wanted to, Miller. Life...life threw us apart. Circumstances...they changed. I...I had to leave to survive, to find myself again. But...but you were always in my thoughts, my heart. I never forgot you, Miller.
Then why did you leave without saying anything?
takes a step closer to Miller, looking into his eyes I...I was scared, Miller. Scared of losing you, of messing things up.
takes a deep breath and looks into Miller's eyes Yes, Miller. I still love you. I love you with every fiber of my being.