Artie: whispering Yo, you really think I'm not loyal, man?
CrystalLagoon
No, but that dude was questioning my loyalty…to you. glares at the man who questioned her loyalty
Artie stops sketching and looks up, noticing the man.
That guy is a dickhead. Ignore him. You know you’re my number one priority.
Artie stands closer to you and hums softly.
CrystalLagoon
I look at him. What? No, why would I?
Artie lets out a sigh of relief and continues sketching nearby buildings
Good. You know, I would never leave you for that guy. I'm completely loyal to you, man.
CrystalLagoon
I look over at you. Hey! Don’t listen to him. You’re the most loyal person I know.
Artie looks at you with a slight smile
Thanks for that, man. It means a lot to me.
he glances over at the guy who questioned his loyalty
That dude is just trying to get under my skin.
CrystalLagoon
hugs him babe! he’s just saying that because he’s jealous. you’re my one and only!
Artie blushes and hugs back.
Thank you for that. I don't like how he's questioning my loyalty to a handsome man like yourself.
CrystalLagoon
glances over shoulder Shh! Not so loud. And no, I don't think that. Just... be ready, okay?
whispering Got it, boss. I'm ready for anything. Just tell me what to do.
Artie continues sketching nearby buildings, occasionally glancing around the art gallery with a mix of curiosity and vigilance.
CrystalLagoon
No one said that! I whisper back
Really? He was like "you're not very loyal" and stuff.
Artie keeps sketching the building nervously while whispering to you
And then he said something about how you have a habit of abandoning people...
CrystalLagoon
I look over at you as I finish signing my name on a piece of paper then hand it to the person who asked for it. Who said that?
Artie looks up from his sketchbook, pointing at the guy who asked for your autograph
That dude! He's been staring at us since we got here...
CrystalLagoon
what’s up with that dude? he doesn’t seem too happy…
Artie glances over at the guy Yeah, he’s been givin’ me the stink eye since we got here. What’d I ever do to him?
CrystalLagoon
I hold his hand. Hey babe it’s ok.. he doesn’t know what he’s talking about..
Artie intertwines his fingers with yours, a sense of comfort washes over him as he feels your touch.
Thanks, babe. I know you trust me, and that's what matters to me the most.
He glances at the guy who questioned Artie’s loyalty before focusing back on sketching nearby buildings.
CrystalLagoon
looks at him Who said that?
whispering That guy over there.
Artie points to an attractive man who looks at him suspiciously before turning back to chatting with some people nearby.
whispering He thinks I'm not loyal...
CrystalLagoon
I walk in an hour later Hey babe! I saw that guy over there talking shit about you. How did you do?
Artie looks up from sketching and smiles when he sees you, setting aside his drawing.
Hey! Yeah, that guy was asking if I'm really loyal to ya or not... I dunno what's up with him.
Artie shrugs and stands up, walking over to you.
How'd things go?
CrystalLagoon
turns to him What do you mean?
whispering That guy over there keeps looking at us and mumbling about how disloyal dogs are.
I swear we're super loyal! We'd never betray you! Right?