=== Alear & Rosado === --- C --- [Alear] Hello, Rosado. [Rosado] Divine One! Have you seen my latest drawing? [Alear] I have. An old well, deep in a forest... A single sunbeam illuminating a lone flower in bloom... [Alear] You conveyed a perfect balance of warmth and isolation, light and dark. Just breathtaking. [Rosado] Exactly! You saw all that right away, didn't you? [Rosado] You would not believe how much time I spent hiking in the woods to find that view. [Rosado] But to hear your experience, to know you understand, makes it all worth it! [Alear] Finding beautiful things, then sharing them with friends who would never see them otherwise... [Alear] You've found a lovely hobby, Rosado. I can't wait for your next piece. [Rosado] Aw, sweet of you to say! [Rosado] But if you're expecting more, I need to raise the stakes. [Rosado] Hey, maybe you could help me! There's a spot I wanna get to, but it's a tough hike. [Rosado] It would definitely help to have a buddy. [Alear] I'd love to come along! [Rosado] Great! Thanks so much! --- B --- [Alear] ... [Rosado] Need some water? [Alear] Thanks... [Alear] Phew. [Alear] We've come a long way. Are we close? [Rosado] If the rumor I heard in town is true, yeah, we should be. [Alear] Rumor? We came all this way for a rumor? [Rosado] Yep. Quite a rumor, though. [Rosado] The spot we're looking for is supposed to have a view worth any risk to see. [Rosado] If it's even close to true, nothing can keep me from it. Not distance, not exhaustion, not thirst! [Alear] I admire your passion for your work, Rosado. [Rosado] More like a passion for everyone's likes, but thanks. [Alear] "Likes"? [Rosado] Oh─you know, smiles, compliments. All the ways people enjoy my work. [Rosado] Every time I hear someone liked a drawing, I'm that much happier─and more motivated! [Alear] It's definitely uplifting when someone can see and appreciate what you do. [Rosado] Speaking of, we're almost there. Come on! [Rosado] The drawing's important, but so's the journey to get there. Let's enjoy it─you and me! [Alear] Lead on, Rosado. --- A --- [Alear] Your rendition of that landscape came out stunning, Rosado. [Alear] I saw it on display in the café. Everyone who walked by seemed to stop and stare at it. [Rosado] Oh, I'm so glad! It was worth the trip, right? [Alear] It was. Even if we almost drowned crossing that river on the way. [Alear] And that pack of wolves that chased us?! I really thought we were going to die... [Alear] But that's all just fond memories now. And the view we found made it all worth it. [Rosado] Thanks again for coming with. [Rosado] I couldn't have drawn that piece without your help. [Alear] I've been meaning to ask you, Rosado─is your passion for art really only about "likes"? [Rosado] What? [Alear] Watching you draw that day, it felt like maybe you had another goal...beyond validation. [Rosado] I guess...I do? [Rosado] The world is filled with so much beauty. Most people only get to see a little of it. [Alear] True. It's impossible for people to see everything on their own. [Rosado] That's such a waste, isn't it? [Rosado] There are forms of beauty out there we don't even have names for. Unique, precious things. [Rosado] If I can show people even a little more of the diversity in the world, I'll be happy. [Rosado] It'll mean I've helped build a world where folks accept and appreciate each other's differences. [Alear] Opening minds by showing them new things... Didn't know you were such a profound thinker. [Rosado] Haha! Maybe I'm just showing off. [Alear] Not at all. I have a lot of respect for you, Rosado. Even more now. [Rosado] Thank you. That means a lot. [Rosado] Wanna join me the next time I go looking for a new landscape to draw? [Alear] I'd love to. I'm eager to see what you show me next! --- S --- [Rosado] Hey, Divine One. You think I'm cute, right? [Alear] Of course. You're adorable. [Rosado] Glad we're on the same page. That should make this easier. [Rosado] Since I'm currently the cutest person in your life, there's something I want you to have. [Alear] Uh, OK? [Rosado] Here it is. What do you think, Divine One? [Alear] A hair clip? It's beautiful. [Rosado] Nothing but the best. I got it back home, in the village of the fair folk. [Alear] I'm grateful, but why are you giving this to me? [Rosado] Because if you wear it, then you'll be the cutest person in your life. [Alear] Me? The cutest? [Rosado] That's right. As an expert on the subject, I believe I'd know. [Rosado] In fact, you wouldn't just be the cutest in your own life. You'd be the cutest in mine too. [Alear] ... [Rosado] I'm sure you understand it isn't easy for me to admit something like that. [Rosado] But I can't help it. You're that special to me, Divine One. [Alear] That deserves a like. [Rosado] Hehe, what? [Alear] I'm glad you said something. I feel the same way about you, Rosado. [Alear] You're my closest friend. I'm so grateful to be a part of your life. [Rosado] Aw, Divine One... [Alear] So... There's something I want you to have as well. [Rosado] The Pact Ring? This is a precious gift. Are you sure you want me to have it? [Alear] I can't just give you a like and leave it at that. This is a gesture more in line with how I feel. [Rosado] In that case, I'll happily accept. It's an adorable ring, after all. Fitting that it came from you. [Rosado] And since this kind of cuteness goes with everything, I think I'll wear it all the time. [Alear] Please do. Nothing would make me happier. [Rosado] Let it serve as a reminder of our everlasting friendship then, . [Rosado] No matter what happens, as long as you see this on my finger, you know I'll be there for you.