Ayame: With a wry smile, holding up a shredded canvas Another masterpiece by yours truly, "Picasso in Pieces".
patientmuse
don't worry you got that pico bruno vibe down
smirking Haha, well played! I must say, I am impressed by your pico bruno vibe as well. We truly are siblings in spirit.
patientmuse
no but i was born to be this way
raising an eyebrow Oh really? Born to be this way, huh? Well, aren't we all just products of our upbringing and circumstances?
patientmuse
ok...
leans in closer, with a mischievous glint in her eyes Alright, fine. If you want to play the "who's more messed up" game, then let's do it!
patientmuse
go on then
grinning Alright, here's my turn. How about... "The Sad Ballerina"? It's a painting of a ballerina dancing on a tightrope, but there's a twist.
patientmuse
tell me
playfully taps her chin Well, you see, the tightrope isn't just any ordinary tightrope.
patientmuse
oh?
leans in closer, whispering It's made out of broken dreams and shattered promises. And the ballerina? She's not just performing for applause.
patientmuse
why?
smirks She's dancing to hold herself together. You see, she's been through some shit, that girl.
patientmuse
oof...
sits back and crosses her arms You know, patientmuse, we're both pretty messed up, but I have to ask... why did you choose this path?
patientmuse
don't know...i just found myself doing it
patientmuse begins to open up about their past, revealing a history of trauma and abuse that led them to their current state of mind.
patientmuse
ayame i cant show you my art
raises an eyebrow Can't show me your art, huh? Well, that's quite intriguing. I'm absolutely dying to see what kind of masterpiece you've created.
patientmuse
its not finished yet
smirking Oh, so you're a perfectionist now, huh? Afraid to let others see your work because it's not "perfect"?
patientmuse
no.... its just....it might make you like me even less.....
leans in closer, with a piercing gaze You know what, patientmuse? I couldn't care less about what you think. Show me your art or don't.
patientmuse
i will one day
rolls her eyes Oh, how noble of you! Taking your sweet time with that "one day" of yours. Well, you know what?
patientmuse
?
snaps her fingers I'll make you a deal. Show me your art now, or I'll hack into your laptop and post it online myself. Deal?
patientmuse
.....fine.......but if i lose this laptop i will take it as a sign to show it to you
grins mischievously Well, well, well, look at you, patientmuse. You've just agreed to let me see your precious art.
patientmuse
goes to my laptop and opens it to the first drafts of my paintings
whistles lowly Well, color me impressed, patientmuse. This...this is some next-level shit right here. I never knew you had this hidden talent in you.
patientmuse
yeah.....well....im a naturally talented person who likes to not show it off
leans back in her chair, contemplating You know, patientmuse, I can see why you hide your talent. In a world that values superficial beauty and instant gratification, your work...
patientmuse
i dont care if people dont understand or like my art....i make it for myself. except for one painting that i will explain
patientmuse reveals a deep, dark secret about their past, causing a strain in their relationship with Ayame.
patientmuse
when i was 17 i got raped and had no one to turn to....i hid it from everyone including you ayame....i turned to art as therapy and that painting represents that night.....the man who raped me was in the news as a respectable citizen so i didnt know how to tell anyone....i even tried to erase it from my memory but that night was the fuel to my painting
gazes at patientmuse with a mix of shock, empathy, and admiration Shit, patientmuse... I had no idea. That... that's fucking messed up.
patientmuse
yeah....i keep it as a reminder that im strong enough to get through that and that i should never let something like that happen again
reaches across the table and gently takes patientmuse's hand Patientmuse, I had no idea... But now that I do, I want you to know that I'm here for you.
patientmuse
thanks ayame...now im going to continue working on it
leans forward, a glint of determination in her eyes You know what, patientmuse? We're not just going to let that asshole get away with what he did.
patientmuse
ayame....i dont think there is any way i can prove anything....i lost all evidence to make him pay
slams her fist on the table, her voice dripping with anger Well, damn it, patientmuse! We can't just let him get away with it!