“She me-mentioned that you drew, yes!” Jack said as they walked through to an area marked ‘Metro Beauty’ which was more or less paintings, photographs, or sculptures inspired by Metro City. It was interesting to see people’s takes on the giant, noble looking city. “D-did you bring anything to sh-show?” he asked, smiling gently. “O-or no?”
Violet felt suddenly embarrassed. “Um, I did, yeah – I brought my sketchbook.” She shifted her shoulderbag nervously. “It’s not like a real portfolio, or anything that good, though.”
His green eyes lit up excitedly, and he clasped his hands together. “O-oh could I see? P-please? I love l-looking at other peoples w-work…!” Jack pretty much pleaded. “A-and don’t say that, a-about your work. C-come on,” he opened his hands to her. “S-show me?”