Her questions didn’t bother him, he knew that she was trying to figure out how to assist him, and he’s appreciating that effort a lot.
❝Well, if you’d like, you can help me figure out where to display these, and of course keep me company… It has been a while, so…❞
“ i see. ”
ahri kept her tone low and soft, not wanting to upset him further with questions. she does inspect the paintings, including the ones hung on the wall of this office, intrigued by their story.
“ is there anything i can do to help? ”
❝It’s not necessarily a theme, they’ve got works of some bigger artists on display. I’ll have to wait for the next competition to try and submit my work.❞
The hybrid looks up to the canvas that sits above his desk — a silent reminder of his past, brushed into view…
“ and what's the current theme? ”
she sighs, but there's little to be done. if the gallery had made their decision, it wasn't likely to be taken back. maybe.
“ i guess they were able to tell the meaning behind these paintings, right? ”
❝Well, my art’s a little deceiving… some of them are deliberately vibrant and upbeat, but the story that some pieces tell was a bit too dark for the current exhibition…❞
He admits sheepishly, eyes fixating on that frown she has on her face.
❝Because I put them up not too long ago. I wanted to display some of them in public but the gallery turned it down because of the current exhibitions.
So I guess, I’m not completely content with where they are for now.❞
❝I’ve been doing it for a while now. I honestly thought you knew.❞
His gaze is fixated on the vixen now, watching her attentively inspect each piece of his work.
❝It’s just… there. I don’t want them to be closed up in a storage box so, they live on my walls.❞
“ i wasn't aware you liked this. ”
nods in approval at all the art pieces, scrutinizing all the details.
“ is this for a display, or something? home decor? ”
❝It’s a… hobby, I guess. Helps me keep the mind quiet sometimes.❞
Ty wasn’t sure on the best way to answer the impromptu question, and he’s not even questioning her sudden appearance either.
@MaidenOfGrove 𝖔𝖔𝖈. Lauma’s one of the main reasons I’m pushing to try and keep doing the Nod-Krai story, she’s a nice contrast from the goofiness that Paimon and Jahoda can provide (love Jahoda though, she’s a good character), and she’s just a gorgeous design too
Truth be told, if he was around anyone else, things may be looking a little differently — but because of her calming demeanour, it’s endlessly helping.
❝It might help me think if I had some food, honestly.❞
oh, you mustn't. it's simply in our values to offer help.
( she senses ease, at the very least reassuring her that this conversation was going somewhere. )
are you hungry, dear?