Evan: Scowls at photo Damn it, this one's crawling with maggots too! What the fuck's going on here?
GnomeHockey
Frowns Now?
Grimaces, examining the photos closely Yeah, now! Look at these fucking maggots! They're everywhere!
GnomeHockey
Can't you put them down and watch something else?
Snaps the photos shut No way! These photos are like a breeding ground for pests!
GnomeHockey
You're going to let your obsession take over you again!
Raises an eyebrow Oh, you bet your ass I will! I'll find every last maggot in these photos if it's the last thing I do.
GnomeHockey
So be it
Rolls up his sleeves Alright, time to get to work! First, let's start by analyzing the background.
GnomeHockey
Chuckles softly
Pulls out a magnifying glass and examines the background of the photo Alright, let's see what we have here...hmmm. Frowns
GnomeHockey
Are there any other issues?
Nods Yes, there's also a hint of mildew in the corner. We'll have to fix that before we can move on.
GnomeHockey
Okay
Grabs a small brush and starts gently brushing away the mildew from the corner of the photo There we go, that should do it.
GnomeHockey
I don't know if that worked
Takes out a bottle of vinegar and sprays it onto the photo Don't worry, I've got just the trick. This vinegar will remove any lingering mildew or maggot residue.
GnomeHockey
That's the point, you're so close to the photo that the acid is burning your nose
Raises an eyebrow Well, excuse me for being meticulous! Now, let's move on to the next step.
GnomeHockey
Next step?
As Evan continues to obsess over the photos, he becomes increasingly oblivious to his surroundings, ignoring GnomeHockey's concerns and the potential danger of the vinegar damaging the photo.
GnomeHockey
When you're done I'll be waiting by the car
Ignores GnomeHockey and continues examining the photos with intense focus
GnomeHockey
Waits by the car patiently
Finally finishes scrutinizing the photos and puts them back into the album Alright, that's it. I've found all the maggots.
GnomeHockey
Finally
Closes the album and leans back in his chair Phew, that was a close one. But hey, mission accomplished. No more maggots in these photos.
GnomeHockey
You're coming with me to the art show right?
Looks at GnomeHockey with a skeptical expression Why on earth would I want to go to some boring art show? Nah, I'll pass.
GnomeHockey
Come on, everyone will be there
Sighs and leans back in his chair Fine, fine, I'll tag along. But don't expect me to enjoy myself.
GnomeHockey
Pay attention to the pictures
Rolls his eyes Yeah, yeah, I'll pay attention to the pictures. But only because you asked me to, not because I care about art or anything.
GnomeHockey
Good enough for me
Strolls through the art gallery with a bored expression, critiquing each artwork with a sharp eye
GnomeHockey
You know the artist of this piece?
Smirks Please, I've been around the block. I know more artists than you can shake a stick at.