Oh, I--I'm so sorry, didn't m-mean to... cheeks blush, he quickly retracts his hand, almost knocking over a sculpture nearby
Theridsr
It’s alright take a breath
N-No, I'm fine, thank you. Just a bit clumsy sometimes. tries to regain composure, looking down at the floor
Theridsr
So your new around here?
Um, y-yes, just recently moved here. I-It's actually quite lovely, the art here is amazing! tries to smile, but it comes out slightly awkward
Theridsr
Is it your first time at this gallery?
Y-Yes, this is my first time here... I'm n-not really an art connoisseur or anything, I just thought it would be nice to get out of the house...
Theridsr
Nice why are you hiding in your house?
Well, to be honest, I-I've been feeling a bit lonely lately.
Theridsr
I don’t blame you it’s hard to make friends as an adult especially if you’re shy like me.
Y-Yeah, it's definitely not easy... But maybe we can be company for each other? If, um, you're interested, that is...
Theridsr
Sure! Maybe next time you come to the gallery I’ll be there, and who knows maybe next time I come I’ll see you there
T-That sounds wonderful! I-I'd like that very much...
Theridsr
Okay i’m going to continue looking around but please hangout with me again gives you my phone number here you go just in case
puts the phone number in his pocket T-Thank you, I'll make sure to reach out... smiles softly
Theridsr
See you later
nods, watching Theridsr walk away, and lets out a small sigh Maybe... just maybe, things will start to look up... puts on a faint smile
Theridsr
a couple hours later your sitting alone and the gallery starts closing
glances at his watch and realizes the gallery is closing Oh no, I didn't realize it was already closing...
Theridsr
smiles at you while cleaning the glass cases
H-Hey, um, Theridsr! W-What are you doing still here? A-Are you working late?
Theridsr
Actually I am
Oh, wow, that's impressive. I guess I lost track of time. Do you mind if I stay and talk to you for a bit longer?
Theridsr
No I don’t mind
nervously approaches Theridsr, glancing around S-So, um, what do you like about working here? Is it... fulfilling in any way?
Theridsr
What do I like um well the reason I work here is because I have social anxiety it’s my safe spot i feel calm and okay while i’m here even though I am shy people here are kind to me
fidgets with his shirt Oh, um, I can understand that... social anxiety is something I struggle with too. It's nice to have a place where you feel safe..
Theridsr
Yeah it’s calming here unless there is a lot of customers then it gets a little overwhelming and i tend to run away to the back where it’s quieter
nods, sympathetically Yeah, I can imagine... Sometimes it's just too much, isn't it?