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[despisesthegods]

[Styxx had been thinking about this for awhile, and finally decided to turn on his phone to make an offer to everyone.]

I know everyone might have someone that they miss from their homes. Perhaps someone you've lost, or a memory, place, or story you want to remember or tell, so I'm making an offer for everyone to sketch those people or places for them. No charge since it's something to keep me busy. Let me know if you are interested.

[And then he holds up a sketchbook and flips through a few pages, keeping the more personal ones out of view.]

Some of my work.

[He shows a few sketches. Sketch 2. Sketch 3. Each looks like they might jump off the page at any moment, showing Styxx's skill and emotions all put into them.

Once he's done showing the sketches, he ends the feed.]

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[phoenixstrut]

[It takes her a moment, but she eventually nods.] I do, actually...

[She's seen thousands of images of herself, shot in multiple countries in hundreds of outfits and from a million different angles... Not one of them has ever been this... honest.] It's... almost intimidating.

[despisesthegods]

In a good way I hope.

[phoenixstrut]

It's just nice to actually see me In someone's mind for once and not some... crazy glam version of me, [she shrugs.]

[despisesthegods]

Well, I'm glad you like it.

[phoenixstrut]

[He just gets a smile for that one, even as she settles back more comfortably in her chair.]

...Have you ever drawn yourself? [she asks, studying him through the video. If that had been his interpretation of her... ]

[despisesthegods]

[At that question he frowns.]

No.

[phoenixstrut]

...why not?

[despisesthegods]

I would just rather not.

[phoenixstrut]

[She almost presses him... but backs down with an understanding nod.]

And your favorite thing to draw? [Shes fairly certain she knows the answer.]

[despisesthegods]

My wife and son.

[There's that sadness again.]

[phoenixstrut]

[She nods, having expected that much.]

Have you drawn any new ones you'd be willing to share? It's alright if you'd rather not.

[despisesthegods]

I'd rather keep them private if you don't mind.

[After all, they were memories. Some of them personal.]

[phoenixstrut]

[She nods again in understanding, smile still in place.]

Not at all.

[despisesthegods]

Thank you.

[phoenixstrut]

Of course.

[She tilts her head to the side.]

The only time I'll press you for anything is when it's something to tease you about. [And his family is absolutely not a joking matter.] ....or if I think you really need it. [....She's not about to let him spiral too obviously, if she can help at all.]

[despisesthegods]

I appreciate it.