<div align="center"><strong>Shawn Albert Pierce (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=83967.msg3706742#msg3706742) - Gallery Main Lobby |Speaking with Matilda (Others Are Nearby)</strong></div><br/>Listening is something every man should learn to do, if he is not well skilled in such a thing already. When one listens, he can do much more than hear he can learn. Learning, especially in an instance like today with Shawn and his request to (the rather innocent in nature) Tilly. Learning allowed one to discover the tricks to how someone worked, the way to make them smile or blush, for instance, to flatter and excite being another. For every word you hear, something interesting is retained.<br/><br/>Shaking his head, Shawn stayed with that smile ready. Not a single moment did he falter it, and he had not a single reason to do so. “I have seen many of the photos, yes, and every woman in this room is gorgeous.” The easiest answers, the ones that should calm her mind (or not) to some extent. At least Tilly could know she was correct about this. “But I must explain,” Here is where how he worked would be shared. “I enjoy the differences in life. The quirky and a-typical, the beautiful who are not aware they are beautiful. If you ask Akube, you will find the photos I have purchased were originally scrap or made accidently by the photographer when experimenting with a new technique.”<br/><br/>Now his smile and grin grew, showing off his white teeth and clean gums. ”Tilly,” He began with her name, “Those flaws you think are there are not.” No, he would have to correct himself. Doing so made him laugh quietly to himself. “No, they are there... however not flaws.” His left hand reached up and a single finger touched her cheek, “Nothing like that in the section in back. A shot of nothing more than your face to which I would pay the photographer and model fee double.” Incorrect, money is now how you impress a woman; especially not a woman like this. “But price is not the issue, it was you who have sparked a light in my eye; I wish to hang that spark on my wall and enjoy it everyday." Smirk and smile now fading, though still he looked proud or happy to have said what he did and met who he had. “If that is wrong, I must offer apologizes to you. Besides-”<br/><br/>He touched her cheek oh-so-lightly, like a ghost and less like a touch, and stared into her eyes as though trying to reach her soul. “Besides... what is life without chances on the unfamiliar but boring? I am sure your boss would help.” He just could not help but touch her. “She would not encourage my notions if she did not think they were doable, I am sure.” Shawn’s last words went quickly, “I must also note your skin is very soft. Pardon me for touching, I should have asked you first, that was very rude.” Although, now that Shawn thought about it, putting Tilly in any number of odd or awkward situations were stimulating. Hmm... for another time, perhaps?