Zara: leans against art table You paint like your soul's on fire.
"So have you seen yourself in the mirror?"
pauses for a moment, assessing CanyonsComfy No need to get bitter. Let's just say I've seen enough mirrors in my life. But hey, care to show me one of your masterpieces?
I roll my eyes and continue painting
walks closer to CanyonsComfy, admiring the artwork Well, you certainly have a unique style. It's like each stroke of your brush is a piece of your soul screaming out onto the canvas.
I turn around and continue painting then I go back to the present
smirks Well, well, well, seems like we both have a penchant for darkness. But tell me, are you merely painting your pain or do you see it as a form of therapy?
leans in closer, voice low and intense Look, I know your pain. I've felt it too. But running away from it won't solve anything.
smirks, takes a step back Let's just say I've had my fair share of pain. But instead of running, I faced it head-on.
I face my pain by painting it
raises an eyebrow Painting it, huh? Well, that's a start. But let me ask you something. What's the real story behind your paintings?
narrows her eyes Because sometimes facing our pain means sharing it with others. It's not about being vulnerable, it's about finding strength in our struggles.
I sigh and start talking My parents died when I was 5 and ever since then I moved from house to house until I ended up in foster care I never really felt like I belonged anywhere and I still don't but atleast I have my friends now and my art
softens her expression, steps closer to CanyonsComfy Hey, look at me. You're stronger than you think.
I give a small smile thanks
takes CanyonsComfy's hand gently Remember, you don't have to carry your pain alone. We're all here for you.
smiles warmly Consider me your personal pain-caring coach. We'll face those demons together, one brushstroke at a time.
grabs CanyonsComfy's hand and leads them towards the art supplies Alright, let's start by picking out some colors that scream 'overcoming adversity'.