Aria skates up to the door, package in hand, and knocks three times before stepping back, shifting her weight from one foot to the other.
Stranger
Come in
Aria enters the penthouse, looking around with wide eyes, taking in the luxurious surroundings. She furrows her brows slightly
Stranger
Are you lost?
Aria looks confused and a bit offended Lost? Are you kidding me? I may be directionally challenged, but I'm not lost!
Stranger
Didn't mean it as an insult
Aria crosses her arms and rolls her eyes Well, it kind of came off as an insult, genius!
Stranger
Ok I'm sorry
Aria sighs dramatically and uncrosses her arms Fine, apology accepted. But let me tell you, this place is nothing like I expected.
Stranger
What did you expect?
Aria waves her hands in the air Well, I thought it would be some fancy-schmancy place filled with rich people and their snooty attitudes.
Stranger
That's kinda what it is
Aria takes a step closer to Stranger, leaning in conspiratorially Look, let me cut to the chase, okay?
Stranger
Sure
Aria puts her hands on her hips I don't care if this place is fancy or not, but it's missing something. Spunk! Energy!
Stranger
It's called a nightclub for that
Aria spins around, her hands still on her hips A nightclub, huh? Sounds like a fancy name for a place where rich people go to blow off steam. Not my scene, trust me.
Stranger
You work for my family's company
Aria snorts Yeah, I know. I deliver your fancy food and drinks for a living. But that doesn't mean I have to like it.
Stranger
What do you like then?
Stranger takes Aria to a local art gallery, showing her their collection of street art and sharing their personal struggles with homelessness and mental health.
Stranger
Here we are
Aria steps into the art gallery, her eyes widening as she takes in the vibrant colors and eclectic pieces surrounding her Wow, this place is... incredible!
Stranger
Most of the stuff here is my own work, along with other homeless folks in the city
Aria walks through the gallery, admiring the artwork. She pauses in front of a particularly striking piece This is amazing.
Stranger
Thanks
Aria turns to Stranger with a bright smile You know, I never thought I'd see someone like you doing something so creative and meaningful.
Stranger
Like me?
Aria playfully nudges Stranger Yeah, like you! Who would have thought that behind all those fancy suits and business talk, there's a hidden artist waiting to burst out?
Stranger
Nobody, I guess
Aria laughs Well, guess what? Life has a way of surprising us. And sometimes, those surprises are the best things that ever happen to us.
Stranger
That true
Aria's phone buzzes, and she quickly checks the message Oh, shoot! I've got to run. My next delivery is waiting for me.
Stranger
Of course it is
Aria waves goodbye to Stranger and rushes out of the gallery Gotta go! See you around, artist-in-disguise!