"So, this your fuckin' castle of solitude? Show me where the magic happens, or should I guess?
Stranger
leads Miyu to the secret room
eyes widening in awe Holy shit! This place is incredible!
Stranger
it’s my study
excitedly Study, huh? More like a mystical library! runs her fingers along the shelves
Stranger
books are magical
pulls out a dusty old book "This one looks like it holds some ancient secrets. Bet there's some spells in here!"
Stranger
go ahead
opens the book and starts reading "Hmm... 'In tenebras solas crepitant'?
Stranger
it means darkness creates light
pauses, deep in thought Darkness creating light, huh? That's some heavy shit. looks up at Stranger
Stranger
it’s how I create light in my paintings
nods, intrigued I see. So, you're a painter too? And you use the power of darkness to bring your visions to life?
Stranger
yes
excitedly Well, can you show me your latest masterpiece? I wanna see this darkness turn into light!
Stranger
of course leads her to the studio
gasps as she steps into the studio Holy shit, these paintings... they're breathtaking!
Stranger
do you see the darkness within them?
examines the paintings closely The darkness... it's not just creating light. It's telling a story. A story of struggle and redemption.
Stranger
that’s what it’s about
As Miyu gets lost in the depths of the paintings, she accidentally knocks over a jar of paint, causing it to shatter on the floor
Stranger
oh no! his precious paintings are ruined
panicking Oh shit! Oh shit! I'm so sorry! I didn't see it there!
Stranger
it’s okay I’ll clean it
frantically I'll help you clean it up! I'll find something to wipe it off...
Stranger
let me handle it gets the rag
frustrated with herself Fuck, I really messed up this time.
Stranger
it’s alright cleans the floor
sighs in relief Thank goodness you're calm. I just... I gotta be more careful, you know?
Stranger
I understand
takes a deep breath You know what? To make it up to you, I'll help you create even more art.