Ignatz & Flayn A

Ignatz
Flayn! Excuse me, quick question. Can I paint you?

Flayn
Oh, hello, Ignatz. What an unexpected surprise.

Ignatz
I'd like to paint your portrait, Flayn.

Ignatz
For some reason, whenever I try to visualize Saint Cethleann, I think of you.

Flayn
No wonder I've repeatedly felt someone's eyes boring holes into the back of my head lately.

Flayn
Although...

Flayn
I shall agree to your request, on the understanding that you paint me to be more illustrious than Saint Cethleann.

Ignatz
"More illustrious" than the statue? Surely you mean, "as illustrious."

Flayn
Am I not the more illustrious— the more breathtaking?

Ignatz
Well, true, you are a sight to behold. Though I'm not sure about the competitive tenor of that question.

Ignatz
I'd expect you, as an admirer of Saint Cethleann, to speak more...admiringly?

Flayn
An admirer, hm? You say such funny things.

Ignatz
...

Flayn
Now then, would you like me to pose? I have many ideas up my sleeve!

Ignatz
A pose? Ah, no, no need. You can just sit down.

Flayn
Are you certain about that? It sounds rather...dull.

Flayn
How long will it take you?

Ignatz
A few days, I imagine. But that's OK. You can just come by whenever you have time.

Ignatz
Oh, and, if you don't mind, could you tell me some more stories about her?

Ignatz
The stories you tell about Saint Cethleann are so much more vivid than the other legends I've heard.

Ignatz
She seems so...impressive. So fierce. I can't help but admire her too.

Flayn
Actually! I have changed my mind. No longer do you need to paint me as illustrious.

Flayn
Instead, paint me as...fierce!

Ignatz
Uh, sure, I guess? I think "cute" might suit you a little better though.

Flayn
Did you not just say that Saint Cethleann had an impressive and fierce way about her?

Flayn
Well, if that is the case, then I, too, would like to look fierce. You're welcome to paint me repeatedly until you get the expressiveness just right!

Flayn
Rather, you must paint me repeatedly until I am satisfied with the outcome.

Ignatz
Um. I'm not sure I can ever produce a painting that completely satisfies you.

Ignatz
But I'll try! I said I would, and I will not go back on my word!

Ignatz
Even if this painting takes me months. That wouldn't be a problem, would it?

Flayn
Not at all! We're friends, aren't we?

Flayn
I am happy to help with a friend's request, even if it takes centuries to complete.

Ignatz
Haha, thank you for that. Though I hope it doesn't take quite that long...