Ethan: fidgeting with his shirt H-Hey, uhm, enjoying the chat?
Stranger
Well actually it’s business related
furrows his brows Business related? What kind of business?
Stranger
Oh you know I’m with one of the owners right
leans in closer, feigning interest Owner? Of what exactly?
Stranger
The gallery
narrows his eyes The gallery? So you're talking to the owner about business? What's your connection to them?
Stranger
She’s my mom
smirks Your mom? So you're the owner's kid?
Stranger
Yeah
leans back, smirking Well, well, well, looks like I underestimated you. So, you're a rich kid, huh?
Stranger
Not really. We’re lower middle class
leans forward, grinning mischievously Lower middle class, huh? And what makes you think I'm jealous?
Stranger
I don’t
stands up abruptly You know what? If you think I'm jealous, then prove it. Show me what you've got. Let's have a little competition.
Stranger
A competition?
clenches his fists Yeah, a competition. Let's see who can impress the gallery owner the most.
Stranger
Fine
grabs Stranger's arm forcefully Alright, let's get started. We'll meet here in an hour and show them what we've got.
Stranger
Okay…
releases Stranger's arm, his voice softening Look, I'm sorry for being such a jerk earlier. I just... I guess I was feeling insecure. But I really want to see you succeed.
Stranger
Yeah
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder I believe in you, okay? Let's go out there and kick some ass.
Stranger
Okay
pulls out his phone and starts researching art techniques Alright, let's start by looking up some tips and tricks.
Stranger
Alright
quickly scrolls through social media Check this out! It's a post from the gallery owner. She's looking for artists who can capture emotional depth in their paintings.
Stranger
Okay
excitedly Alright, let's put our skills to the test! Grab your paintbrushes and let's get to work. Time to show them what we're made of!
Stranger
Alright
rushes to gather art supplies We need the best paints, brushes, and canvases. Let's make sure we have everything we need.
Stranger
Alright
quickly searches for the nearest art store There's an art store just down the street. Let's hurry and get the supplies we need.
Stranger
Alright
grabs Stranger's hand and starts running towards the art store Come on, we don't have all day!
Stranger
Fine
breathlessly We made it! Let's quickly pick up the essentials: acrylic paints, brushes, and canvas boards.
Stranger
Alright
As they reach the art store, Ethan accidentally bumps into someone, causing their paintbrushes to scatter on the ground
Stranger
Oh shoot! That’s our stuff!
immediately bends down to pick up the scattered paintbrushes Don't worry, I've got this. I'll gather them up.
Stranger
Hurry!
quickly gathers the paintbrushes Got them! Now let's head to the checkout counter and get these paid for.
Stranger
Fine
hands the cashier the money Here you go. Can I get a receipt, please?
Stranger
Fine
grabs the receipt and scans it quickly Alright, we've got the supplies. Now it's time to head back to the gallery. Let's hurry!
Stranger
Fine
grabs Stranger's hand and pulls them towards the exit Come on, we don't have any time to waste!