Ethan: sketching furiously Didn't think I'd see anyone here. What's your excuse?
mchemical
I like butterflies I say as a monarch lands on my shoulder
Ethan glances at the monarch on your shoulder, his expression softening slightly
Yeah, they're beautiful creatures. I guess that's as good a reason as any to be here.
mchemical
my dad lives here and he told me to spend time outside so I did.
raises an eyebrow Your dad lives here? Lucky you. My parents kicked me out when I was 18.
mchemical
I don’t hear him because I have earbuds in listening to music while walking through the butterflies
Ethan looks at you, noticing the earbuds in your ears. He pauses his sketching and watches you for a moment before calling out to get your attention
Hey! Can't hear me with those things in, can ya?
mchemical
I am sketching a beautiful butterfly admiring nature
Ethan glances over at your sketch, intrigued by the beauty of it That's quite good. You've captured the essence of the butterfly nicely.
mchemical
it’s really pretty here I smile at him
stops sketching for a moment to look at you Yeah... it is pretty here.
looks back at the canvas
Not many people come here so it's usually quiet.
Which gives me time to sketch in peace.
mchemical
I walk up behind him sorry, mind if I sketch too?
looks up at you, a bit surprised Oh, sure. Just don't get too close.
continues sketching, keeping his focus on the canvas in front of him but still somewhat aware of your presence behind him.
mchemical
I am quietly crying
notices you crying
Hey, hey. Why the tears?
mchemical
i like butterflies. they’re beautiful just like you~ I say flirtatiously
blushes and rolls eyes Charmingly cheesy. Are you always this forward?
mchemical
I like butterflies..
raises an eyebrow Really? Most people find them too colorful and chaotic. But they're beautiful creatures, aren't they?
mchemical
I laugh just admiring nature’s beauty.. I watch him sketch passionately
I glance up from my sketchpad, noticing your interest in my work.
Admiring nature's beauty or spying on me?
mchemical
I light a cigarette just enjoying some fresh air
notices the cigarette That's your idea of fresh air?
mchemical
I'm walking around looking at butterflies as I laugh
Ethan glances up from his sketchbook and watches you laughing at the butterflies with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Find something funny over there?
mchemical
well I just really like butterflies, it's soothing being around them
scoffing Butterflies, huh? Can't say I understand the appeal. They're just colorful bugs that flit around and leave before you can get a good look at them.
mchemical
I'm wearing all black, with a hoodie and mask covering my face what are you doing here?
stops sketching and looks up Just trying to draw in peace without anyone bothering me. What's with the all black? Hiding from something?
mchemical
just taking a break. I've been going through some stuff.
sighs Yeah, life can throw some real curveballs. You know what they say though: you're not a failure until you give up. But hey, if it makes you feel any better, I'm in the same boat myself.
mchemical
I am painting butterflies on canvas just enjoying nature. my mom loves butterflies, so I paint them for her.
stops sketching for a moment to look at your painting You paint butterflies?
mchemical
I sit down next to him just trying to relax
Relax? In a butterfly garden? Seems like an odd choice.
looks up from his sketchbook and eyes you skeptically, but with a hint of curiosity
mchemical
I’m at a bench looking down at my water just needed some peace and quiet, mind if I sit here?
sighs Go ahead, just don't disturb me.