( he grumbled in disapproval, having given up on attempting to keep charles from touching him. )
it most certainly is not. my suffering does not exist for your enjoyment, you fool. especially not under the guise of ‘artistry’.
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Eyes linger a moment too long on Mavis as the Frenchman nodded , and replied .
“ Ahh . I have not . Wonderful she is ei’ckther way , hm ? Miss her , I do . ”
Mixing paints on his palette , he’d already begun painting a rough—
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⠀ ( exotic ? what does that mean ? mavis stands awkwardly a moment before he sighs , his hand beginning to fondle with his collar . he opens it , then loosens his tie . )
⠀ is this . . . exotic ?
⠀ ( sitting down in a chair beside him ,
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“ Ahh’ck — just give me some’zhing exotic ! ”
Waving his hand in dismissal .
“ It has been awhile , yes . . ahh — sure you’ve missed me ! ”
He’d grin , setting up his brushes and paints .
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⠀ expression plasters on his face . )
⠀ do you want me in any . . . particular pose , or just to make this so much more boring and have me stand still ?
⠀ ( he adjusts his tie , tilting his head . )
⠀ so , where have you been , charles ? i haven’t seen you
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( an endearing chuckle , his hand rests back on the man’s shoulder . )
Ohhh , I love et’ when you talk to me so rraaa’ugh and mean .
( grinning . )
I z’ink it is — ahh— interesting ! Ah’ck-tistic! Beautiful !
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“ Aahh , you for’ck’get z’hat that is my priority art form e’ ! ”
Gesturing up his arms dramatically , before the shorter man approached and patted down the other man’s suit .
“ Z’is is fancyyy . Aah— fine . ”
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⠀ hands behind his back . mavis stood tall , around 5’10” . his posture straightened . )
⠀ now , what ideas play in your head ? nothing too risqué , please . don’t get too excited .
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Gesturing for him to stand in a clearer space .
“ Plain , borrring , tradi’schinal painting for you . Since my ah’ckt is too progressive for you .
Now stand — stand here ! ”
Shooing him into standing where he wanted .
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