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     ❛ they can be both quite  DIFFICULT  ; in my opinion. ❜  he began, eyebrows furrowing slightly.  ❛       though, if i’m being honest, i struggle more on the dance floor. ❜

                              task two ; masquerade ball outfit.

     ❛ yes, you. ❜  he replied, as if it was the most OBVIOUS thing.  ( for him, it was. )  a smirk was placed on his features, as his eyes analysed her.  ❛ only if you allow me to do it, though. i wouldn’t do anything against your will. ❜

     he was GLAD to know the person he was talking to appreciated art as well.  ❛ thank you. ❜  he replied, with a  s m i l e  on his lips. the male’s eyes drifted to the bench she had gestured to  &  he gave her a small shrug.  ❛ it’s your decision. i’d suggest sitting down, though ; seeing as standing can be tiring sometimes. i wouldn’t want you to be TIRED because of me. ❜  there was honesty in his tone, just like there usually was. though his childhood was somewhat troubled, he had learnt that lying was something he should avoid.

     his eyebrows furrowed slightly at her reaction. she seemed confused. something he hadn’t been expecting. he thought his request had been quite SIMPLE.  ❛ i would. is that something that would bother you? ❜  he questioned, fingers drumming softly against his leg as he waited for her answer.

     matthias enjoyed many things. a r t  was one of them  &  perhaps the one he liked the most. he often found himself painting or drawing.  ( drawings that he wouldn’t look at again, most of the time. )  he was contemplating the landscape that he had began to sketch once he spotted what he considered a great addition to his illustration.  ❛            excuse me, would you mind sharing a few minutes of your time with me? i’d like to DRAW you. unless you mind me doing that, of course. ❜

                             but believe me, i’m fine!                                           [ ━but i’m lying ]                           [ I’M SO VERY FAR FROM FINE. ]