Raphael & Ignatz A

Raphael
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Ignatz
Hey, Raphael. Reading a letter?

Raphael
Well, if it isn't ol' Ignatz! I got a message here from my sis.

Ignatz
Oh, a letter from Maya! I haven't seen her in so long. I bet she's all grown up.

Raphael
Nah, she's still a shrimp. It's been a while since I saw her, but she's probably only up to your shoulders.

Ignatz
Wow, I can't believe she's gotten that tall!

Raphael
I wrote to tell her about how we're friends again. Do you remember this?

Ignatz
Is that the picture I drew for her?

Raphael
She sent it along with the letter. I guess she held onto it since we were kids!

Raphael
All right. That's enough looking. She said to show it to you and send it right back.

Ignatz
To think, she's handling my little doodle with such reverence! That warms my heart.

Ignatz
I remember the day I gave Maya that drawing. She looked so happy.

Ignatz
Before then, I never knew I could make people happy with art. It was a revelation.

Ignatz
I've been drawing and painting ever since, in hopes of becoming an artist one day.

Raphael
You're much better now, so it must be paying off! I bet you could be a real artist!

Ignatz
No, that's not possible, I'm afraid. I have to consider my parents' wishes.

Raphael
Who cares what your parents want? It's not like you're a noble or nothing. Your fate is your own!

Ignatz
Huh, you think so?

Raphael
I know so. And I'm gonna support you with whatever dream you got.

Raphael
OK. Lemme see... What's the first step to follow your dreams...oh! Got it! You should paint me!

Ignatz
Uh, paint you?

Raphael
Yeah! I want my little sis to know how good I'm doing here, so I gotta send her proof.

Raphael
Plus, she'll be doubly impressed if it's a painting you made!

Ignatz
Hah, good point! I can certainly try to capture your likeness.

Ignatz
I'll paint you with a warm, cheerful expression on your face, to bring Maya comfort.

Raphael
My face? No way. You gotta get my muscles in there! Mostly my chest and arms.

Ignatz
Are you sure that's what she'd want to see?

Raphael
Wait! Before you start painting, I gotta get me a little more training in!

Raphael
If my muscles aren't bulging, then what's the point?

Ignatz
I'm not sure about this...