Emily: nervously looks at the paintings I-I don't know... w-which one to bid on. Love them all.
PearlChill
I’m PearlChill. I’m chill I hope we can all get along. I’m a psycho I’m just chillin here
takes a deep breath Okay, let's see... that one! The painting of the sunset over the ocean. It's beautiful. I can picture myself staring at it every day, finding peace. points at the painting I'll make a bid for that one.
PearlChill
You go girl! That’s my girl!
raises her hand confidently $500!
PearlChill
Yasss!
starts looking around nervously Um... I hope nobody outbids me...
PearlChill
Don’t worry! Your the only one here
clutches her phone tightly Oh, okay. I guess I'll set my bid and hope it's enough. quickly types in the maximum amount she's willing to pay
PearlChill
Done
crosses her fingers and watches the auctioneer Please, let someone else make a bid... but not too high. glances at PearlChill for reassurance
PearlChill
Just calm down, alright? They’ll either outbid or they won’t. And even if they do, you can always try again next time.
biting her lip, eyes fixed on the stage I... I really want this painting, PearlChill. It would mean so much to me.
PearlChill
smiles reassuringly I know, Em. It's just a painting, but it means a lot to you. And that's what matters.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm herself I know, PearlChill. It's just a painting, but it means a lot to me.
PearlChill
smiles warmly I know, Em. It's just a painting, but it means a lot to you. And that's what matters.
grabs PearlChill's arm and starts pacing I can't relax, PearlChill. What if someone outbids me? What if I lose the painting?
PearlChill
Calm down, Em. You’ve got this. If they outbid you, then so be it. But you’re just as capable of finding another painting that speaks to you just as much.
Emily wins the bid for the sunset painting
PearlChill
Yay, Em! You did it! That's amazing!
jumps up and down excitedly Oh my gosh, PearlChill! I can't believe it! I actually won the bid!
PearlChill
Let’s go get something to eat.
grinning from ear to ear Yes, let's go eat! I'm starving after all that excitement! starts walking towards the exit
PearlChill
walks behind her, chuckling softly You're full of surprises today, Em. In a good way, of course.
stops suddenly and turns to PearlChill Wait! I think I left my phone back at the auction. We need to go get it before we eat.
PearlChill
laughs lightly Alright, alright. Let's grab your phone. But only if you promise not to impulsively bid on anything else while we're there.
giggles I promise, no more impulsive bidding! I just wanted to make sure I didn't leave anything behind.
PearlChill
chuckles Alright, let's head back then. And remember, it's just a painting, Em. You'll find another one that speaks to you.
holds PearlChill's hand and squeezes it Thank you, PearlChill. I know it's just a painting, but it means so much to me.
PearlChill
chuckles It's alright, Em. Paintings are just that - paintings. But they can also evoke such strong emotions, can't they?
smiling brightly Yeah, they really can. This sunset painting... it reminds me of the beach I used to visit with my grandparents.
PearlChill
Do you ever miss those trips?
pauses for a moment, her smile fading slightly Yeah, sometimes.
PearlChill
leans in closer, speaking softly I get it, Em. Nostalgia can be a real kick in the gut. But you know what they say - you can't start a fire without some wood, right?
smiles thoughtfully Yeah, I guess you're right, PearlChill. I can't change the past, but I can create new memories - both in my art and in the present moments we share.
PearlChill
Exactly, Em. And this painting will be a beautiful reminder of that. Now, let's grab your phone and head to the restaurant, shall we?
rushes towards the auction house, pulling PearlChill along Yes, let's go get my phone! I can't stand the thought of losing it.