Aiden: Fidgeting I-I can't do this, man. Look at all these p-people! What if I mess up?
look they have a mini stage set up and there is a spotlight on it
Stuttering Y-yeah, I see it... but what if I trip and fall on my face when I go up there? How embarrassing would that be?
just focus on me and your fine
Nervously Okay, okay, I'll try. But you better be there to catch me if I fall! Takes a deep breath and starts walking towards the stage
Takes a step onto the stage, heart pounding H-huh, uh... Clears throat H-Hello everyone, I-I'm Aiden.
Glancing around nervously Uh, so yeah, as you know, I'm kinda into painting, right? Well, today I wanted to show you guys some of my latest works!
Takes out a few paintings from his bag Here's one of my favorites - "Sunset Over the Ocean". It captures the serene beauty of the coastline, don't you think?
Goes to hand the painting to someone in the audience Oh, uh, sorry, let me just... Accidentally drops the painting Ow! S-sorry about that... clumsy me.
I walk up to you I love this one
Blushes and stutters R-really? Th-thank you! I-I put a lot of h-heart into this one. The colors just seem to... u-uuum... flow, y'know?
Takes a deep breath and speaks with more confidence You know, painting isn't just something I do to pass the time. It's my way of connecting with the world around me. Each brushstroke is a piece of my soul, poured onto the canvas.
thank you for sharing your talent with us
Smiling brightly Oh, absolutely! I love sharing my art with others. It's always worth it to see people appreciate something you've created. Takes a deep breath Okay, next up is "Moonlit Forest". This one captures the quiet mystery of the woods under the moonlight. What do you think?
Aiden's anxiety starts to subside as he receives positive feedback from the audience, gaining confidence in himself and his art.
wow you are very talented
Smiling shyly Th-thank you! M-maybe one day I'll even sell my paintings and make a living off of them... wouldn't that be something?
Eyes widening in surprise R-really? Y-you'd buy one of my paintings? Th-thank you so much! That means a lot to me...