oh uh, j-just wanted to catch up and talk that’s all..! i’m still so excited over the art gallery accepting my work…! they came over here so fast, it was surprising. *he smiles as he takes his jacket and hat off, hanging them up also while Roxy, now free of her leash, scurries around sniffing at things*
It hadn’t really been that long since they had talked, having spent hours together on his birthday so she giggled at ‘catch up’ and walked over to look at his now emptier work space. “I’m really glad they accepted your work as well and now everyone can start to see what a wonderful person and painter you are.”
She leaned in closer to gaze at one painting in particular, eyes roaming over the strokes of the brush he had left behind. “Are you going to have to present a speech or give some sort of introduction at the grand opening?”
oh uh.. y-yes actually they. they want me to talk for a little while about… about influence and.. things like that. *he swallowed as he followed her; it was true. so many of his paintings were now gone, as were prints since he had taken a photo of that phone of her reading. it was a favorite, and they wanted it too so why not?* i told them i’m a little nervous and they’re pretty understanding…
they’d still like it if i talked though.
Jack Maple 