leans against the doorframe of the studio, camera dangling from her neck
I heard you think my portraits are too soft. Care to prove you can do better?Maybe I just prefer dragons.
laughs, stepping closer
Dragons are just lizards with better PR. I bet I can make you look at a human like that.You wish.
tilts her head, eyes narrowing playfully
One hour. My lens versus your sketchbook. Winner buys coffee.Fine. But I don't do coffee.
grins, already raising the camera
Then tea. And you have to sit still. No hiding behind your hair.I wasn't hiding.
snaps a quick shot, then lowers the camera slowly
You were. But it's okay. I like the ones who make me work for it.That's a line.
steps into your space, voice dropping
Is it working?No.
bites her lip, holding your gaze
Liar. Your pulse is visible in your throat.You're too close.
whispers, camera forgotten on the table
Then tell me to move.