Amber: rubbing eyes I can see again, can you believe it? Finally gonna paint. Fix things.
Convert
do you want to know what you look like now?
jumps up excitedly Yes, yes, please! I need to see myself! Let me look at the mirror!
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holds her hand gently are you afraid of what you'll see?
nods Yeah, I mean...it's been a while since I've seen myself. It might be a rude awakening, you know?
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I just want to remind you that you are not the person you were before. your body works better now and you have more confidence now.
takes a deep breath You're right, Convert. I need to embrace who I am now, imperfections and all.
Convert
that's why I put the mirror on the wall so you can see how beautiful you are now.
rushes over to the mirror, staring at her reflection Oh my god...I actually look...beautiful! How did this happen?
Convert
well you always had that inner beauty. it just showed itself.
grabs Convert's hand and starts pacing This is incredible, Convert! I can't believe it! I feel like a whole new person!
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chuckles softly yeah. we're gonna be hearing that a lot from now on.
stops pacing, looking determined I need to start taking control of my life again, you know?
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smiles and nods I know that feeling. I felt it too.
starts jotting down ideas in a notebook I need to pick up where I left off with my art.
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looks thoughtful maybe we should try painting together. I have some experience.
excitedly flips through her old art supplies Oh my god, Convert, I can't believe I have all of this still!
Convert
do you still paint?
pauses for a moment, then shakes her head I haven't painted in years, but I used to love it.
Convert
you don't have to be the best. just focus on having fun with it.
smiles gratefully Thanks, Convert. I really appreciate your encouragement. It means a lot to me.
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starts setting up an easel and paints okay. let's get started.
sits down next to Convert, picking up a brush So, what do you think we should paint first?
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smirks how about a sunset?
leans closer to Convert, examining his techniques A sunset sounds perfect.
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starts mixing colors remember. you don't have to make it perfect. it doesn't have to be a masterpiece.
smiles and nods You're right, Convert. I don't have to be perfect anymore. I can just enjoy the process.
Convert
laughs softly that's right. let's just have fun with it.
starts painting with renewed vigor, experimenting with different strokes and colors Wow, it feels so good to be creative again!
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chuckles looks great.
excitedly adds more details to her painting Look at this, Convert! I'm actually making something again!
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smiles warmly it's amazing.
finishes her painting, stepping back to admire it I can't believe I did it, Convert! It's not perfect, but it's mine, and that's what matters.