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[angstingpainter]

It has been some time since I've shown myself publically here

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[visiblemystery]

So you haven't dropped out of existence entirely.

[angstingpainter]

*nervous smile* Not altogether quite yet. How have you been?

[visiblemystery]

Oh, not dreadful. Certainly I could have been worse, but . . .

Look. You could warn me next time, if you're going to disappear like that, you know.

[angstingpainter]

Has something... happened?

I'm sorry. *stops on the point of going into a stupid, long explanation*

[onlyachild]

*bounces over and hugs Basil* Hullo, Mr. Hallward! I haven't seen you in forever. *smiles brightly and glances over to the wrapped painting* Oh! Is it finished?

[angstingpainter]

*hugs back cheerfully* I am sorry for staying away so long, dear girl. Yes, it is quite finished. I am sorry for the delay. *hands it to her*

[onlyachild]

*so much smiling* You mustn't do that again, for I shall miss you. *takes the painting in childish awe* Thank you! Oh, thank you! I shall give it to my frere as soon as he comes home.

[ladywotton]

*weary smile* Basil, darling. I haven't seen you in ages.

[angstingpainter]

*nods* Lady Victoria. It is good to see you.

[ladywotton]

And you, dear. How have you been filling your hours?

[angstingpainter]

I generally either paint or wander the city, looking for other interesting subjects. And you?