Because it makes the art more meaningful.

Not if I pry enough :)

Not with that attitude :)

Why would you * be afraid of me * ?

Sometimes? I need to up my game.

( She's much less fazed this time around; she thinks exposing herself to his eerie behavior can condition her to he less wary of it. She's grinning, using a nail to pluck one off and give it to him. )

haha, kidding, Lieutenant.

Why not stick around and find out?

Only if you say something stupid. I trust you know how to play a game of cards. Know when to fold and when to rise, Lieutenant.

Then I hope you know how to swindle a losing hand

We should test that then, Jihyeon-ssi

She’s working on a sculpture in her shop; the air conditioner isn’t working again, so the doors and windows are open. . .

Ah, what a flustering comment. You'll have to come see for yourself. I do sculptures mostly. Though there are some paintings, some found objects. . .

She's trying to get paint out of her hair

I’m excited to have a new friendly face there; there’ll be drinks and food too of course. I look forward to it

Eating peach ice cream is the moments that her mind is quiet

I WAS A VICTIM BEFORE I WAS A VILLAIN.

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