<div align="center"><strong>Shawn Albert Pierce (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=83967.msg3706742#msg3706742) - Gallery Main Lobby |Speaking with Aline and Matilda</strong></div><br/>“Tilly it shall be, then.” Moving his hand back to his side, and switching cane from left to right as he had it a moment ago, the older gentlemen was ear-to-ear grinning; always come to Waxing Rhapsodic when searching for a peek in interest or a spark in creativity, here Shawn hoped he would find both.<br/><br/>Ah, yes, help. Had nearly forgotten as his mind danced around a brief moment, was always nice when a beautiful young woman looked at any man like that (age be damned). Yes, there was something she could help him with, a request. “You are new so you perhaps are unaware,” He began gently, “But I am something of a hunter. I seek out something which strikes my fancy and then I work my hardest to obtain it.” He paused, trying to figure best to explain and not come across as horribly creepy. “You have instantly appealed to me, I was hoping you could model a photograph or two so that I may purchase it from the Gallery.”<br/><br/>There, it was said in the best way he could think. Let the words sit a moment or two, perhaps less than that as there was a sudden SMACK sound resonating through the Gallery’s Lobby. The noise caused Shawn to jerk his head to the side and look sideways at where the nonsense was coming from, however it seemed to be local silly-goose continuing her antics. Like watching a cartoon, she was, when one paid attention.<br/><br/>Enough of that, back to the woman who’s grabbed your attention so firmly. “I expect nothing more than the model.... you are comfortable with but I would love to have an image hanging high so that I may admire it while I enjoy my morning coffee.” Shawn then addressed both women, half between continuing the business with Aline and trying to will Tilly to do this request for him. “No deals are made overnight but something to think about, I do hope.” There was now a rather long delay, letting those fill in blanks or answer as they needed, before Shawn added in at a break, “I’d like to get to know you, regardless.” Oh that smile of his.