Grasshopper Day 20; Video

[adropofsunlight]

[Rapunzel was sitting on her bed with a paintbrush in hand, adding the finishing touches to a figure. For those who knew Rapunzel well enough might be able to see a painting of them as around the figured she painted a border and everyone seemed happy.

Soon she placed the brush down and looked over.]

There... I figured I would use this as an example of my work. I offered a while back to paint for those who wanted it and now I have everything I need I'll be more than happy to start that off. I am also offering lessons for those who might want to learn.

[She paused for a moment as Pascal her little chameleon friend went and patted her shoulder.]

It's not much but... If someone enjoys painting by the end of it, I guess that will be my contribution to the train, right? Not much else I can do with my hair the way it is now after all. Just let me know.

Comments

[adropofsunlight]

Oh, does that mean you play an instrument? But I am more than happy to teach you the other side of being artistic.

[achickenformylove]

It does. I play the guqin.

[He panned his screen around to show the large stringed instrument sitting beside him... and a white rabbit trying to play with one of the light blue tassels tied to the instrument. WangJi used his free hand to discourage the rabbit from doing that and it sat to up to scratch its ear as WangJi brought the screen back to him]

That would be appreciated. My husband has more of a gift with it and I know he'd appreciate it if it was something we could do together.

[adropofsunlight]

it looks like a very lovely instrument. I never heard of one before now.

[And she knew of a few at least.]

That sounds sweet, to want to learn so you and your husband can do together. it's nice to show an interest in what they like as well.

[achickenformylove]

I can play it for you sometime.

He is important to me. If it is something that he likes, I would like to learn more about it.

[adropofsunlight]

I would like that.

So for people in love, or important to you, partners are willing to learn about the things the other likes... I guess I have learned something myself today.

[achickenformylove]

I feel it is important. He does the same for me so I will do the same for him.

[Marrying him despite knowing about the thousands of family rules in Cloud Recesses... couldn't show any more willing to be with him than that]

[adropofsunlight]

That's sweet, really. I am sure he will appreciate it as well.

[Though she has yet to really have that experience herself. But she at least learned what people do for those they love.]

Though is it okay to ask about what it is to be in a relationship?

[achickenformylove]

It might be different for others, but for me, Wei Ying is everything to me. I would protect him and he would do the same for me. It, of course, takes work, but if you love the person, you would do whatever.

[adropofsunlight]

[She nodded and listened giving a small nod now and again.]

Okay, I think I understand. I hope I find something like that someday.

[achickenformylove]

I'm sure that you will. Your fated partner is out there.

[adropofsunlight]

Question. How do you know when you meet them?

[achickenformylove]

It is a feeling that you have. But I suppose, sometimes it doesn't happen immediately. I knew Wei Ying for many years. I had feelings I did not understand for a long time and he frequently believed that I did not like him because I didn't know how to tell him. Eventually, we finally understood each other.

[adropofsunlight]

So it just....happens. No signs nothing. It just comes together... sort of like a picture. You see something, but never see the final product until it's finished.

[achickenformylove]

Yes. I had the feelings, but it was not mutual because we misunderstood each other when we were young.

A young maiden in our world was arranged to marry the heir of a large sect. He was rash and spoke his mind too much, offending her brothers. Their arranged marriage was broken off and she didn't object. Later, they met again and their connection was more obvious. They married of their own decision and were quite happy together.

Nothing is written in stone.

[adropofsunlight]

I guess not. I mean we find ourselves here after all and no one would have ever expected that. I mean I definitely wouldn't have, though it's not like it's a bad thing either.

[achickenformylove]

I did not and never dreamed of such technologies as the ones here existing. So anything is possible.

[adropofsunlight]

It just means there are whole new things for us to discover and have fun while doing it. I'm looking forward to it.

But for now, I should focus on figuring out the details for painting class.

[achickenformylove]

Of course. My name is Lan WangJi. I would like to know more about your painting class when you are ready.

[adropofsunlight]

Okay noted and I will let you know as soon as possible.

[achickenformylove]

Thank you. Take care.