Ingrid & Ignatz A+

Ignatz
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Ingrid
Always diligently working on your craft.

Ignatz
Agh! Ingrid! How long were you standing there?

Ingrid
Only just now. Oh! Is that the new painting you were mentioning?

Ingrid
You sounded especially inspired about this one. May I see?

Ignatz
No! I mean... The painting's not ready yet. I don't want anyone to see it before it's finished.

Ingrid
But...we had spoken about how much your perspective can broaden when you let other people in on your work.

Ingrid
Had a change of heart?

Ignatz
It's not that. This one is embarrassing, is all.

Ingrid
Come on—you know you don't need to feel embarrassed around me. Please, show me!

Ignatz
Uh, all right. Just for a second.

Ingrid
This one is even more beautiful than the last! A knight in shimmering armor, fighting in all her glory!

Ingrid
That lance looks a lot like mine! And the armor... and the horse...

Ingrid
Um, Ignatz... Is...that...

Ignatz
Yes. It's you.

Ingrid
The woman in this image—she's so powerful and regal...

Ingrid
I'm in awe. So elegant and refined, but with such a soft air, despite the armor and weaponry...

Ignatz
That's how I see you.

Ignatz
You remind me of Saint Seiros.

Ignatz
Brave and vibrant and powerful, yet kind and gentle.

Ignatz
Sorry! Was that too much? That was too much.

Ingrid
Thank you, Ignatz. I'm deeply touched.

Ingrid
And also embarrassed.

Ignatz
I'm feeling a little embarrassed myself.

Ingrid
Truly. I'm so moved. I guess now I really need to live up to all your painting encompasses!

Ingrid
Please show it to me once it's finished.

Ignatz
I will. I promise. Though I don't think I'll show it to anyone else.