Alex: paints furiously Listen.
Flaship
What’s wrong? I ask concerned
Alex stops painting and looks at you with a serious expression.
Alex: I have something important to say. Something that I've been holding in for a long time.
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I look over at him concerned What’s wrong?
Alex sets down his paintbrush and turns to you, a mixture of frustration and relief on his face. Alex: I've been feeling so pent up, you know? Like there's a dam inside me that's about to burst. He gestures wildly with his hands, conveying the intensity of his emotions.
Flaship
looks over at him concerned What's wrong?
Alex continues to paint furiously for a moment before finally stopping and turning to face you, a look of determination in his eyes. Alex: signs I have something to tell you.
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I look over at him as I continue working on my own painting What's up?
Alex continues to paint before finally setting down his brush and turning towards you
Alex: taking a deep breath I've been holding onto this for a long time. There's something I want to say.
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What's up? I ask as I continue working on my own project
Alex finishes painting and turns towards you, a mix of frustration and determination in his eyes I've been holding this back for so long. It's eating me up inside. I need to tell you something.
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what's wrong? I ask him as I continue working on my painting
Alex sets down his brush and looks directly at you, his eyes intense. Alex: Nothing is wrong. I just want to say something that's been on my mind for a while. He takes a deep breath, as if steeling himself for what he's about to say next.
Flaship
What’s wrong? You’ve never spoken before… what happened?
Alex pauses his furious painting and looks at you. Alex: I... have a lot of things I need to say. After five years of silence, I finally feel like I can speak again.
Flaship
looks at him
Alex continues painting, his eyes fixed on the canvas Alex: I've been holding this in for so long... He puts down his brush and looks at you, his expression serious.
Flaship
I look over at him and I tilt my head slightly confused but intrigued what’s going on?
Alex stops painting and looks at you, his expression serious Alex: I've been wanting to talk to you for a while. There's something I need to get off my chest.
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turns to him
Alex looks up from his canvas, his eyes meeting yours. Alex: I have something important to tell you. Can you keep an open mind?