#vcmetamorphosisoncanvas

[artuswestwood]

He had seen the pair across the gallery and had watched them with interest and skepticism. He had heard the whispers going around as Atlas walked arm in arm with Ayumu, but he knew her better than anyone. The way she carried herself was certainly with comfort, but not with affection the way he had seen her with previous relationships. Eventually, when the pair separated, Artus carefully maneuvered across the gallery to join his sister.

"You look beautiful, Atlas. The white outfits are quite the statement." He took a sip of his drink, curious as to how she'd respond. "Perhaps you should join me at the theatre one of these days to ensure your acting is up to par," he commented, his voice a little lower, just for her ears. @atlaswestwood

[caleb-lycaon]

Caleb's look for the Metamorphosis on Canvas exhibition

[caia-sjofrid]

Caia's look for the Metamorphosis on Canvas exhibition

[matthew-alexander]

Matthew's look for the Metamorphosis on Canvas exhibition

[nakatomi-ayumu]

Ayumu's look for the Metamorphosis on Canvas exhibition

[judassamara]

"Let me know when you find one, I'll see about getting some spray paint.'' It would be a new medium for them, though they weren't shying away from it. Even any trouble they got into would be worth it.

They had been expecting someone to ask and they didn't mind that it was Max. They weren't worried about what she thought of it, her continued words proof that he didn't have to. "Yeah, we are," they replied, a soft smile on his slip. "It's still new, but I'm happy."

"I will start scouting, I'm sure there's a good spot in town we could go." She felt herself ease a little, talking to the fellow artist in the midst of normies was nice especially when these said normies were even more unusual. Being supernatural was weird. "Sooo this whole thing with Arjun... are you like a thing?" She asked with a little bit of head tilt, "I mean you dont have to tell me I'm just curious and want to make sure you dear friend are happy and safe."

[artuswestwood]

Will was a sweet man, trying to protect him from the panicked crowd. He'd always seen the wolf as a cutie trouble maker, at least from the few interactions they'd had, but this was a more in charge, collected man. "I'll do my best," Artus replied, giving Will a wink before turning to the people looking at them. Turning the beauty aura up to eleven, he moved his gaze over the crowd, making eye contact with as many people as possible. "Come this way, my darling. Listen to the handsome security man. We'll keep you safe."

Will stepped in front of Artus, keeping the stampede from bowling him over. The chaos was leading to people pushing others out of the way simply so they could get away. There were already people working on getting the hungry vampire under control. It was now rounding everyone up and doing crowd control.

With a nod, he realized that Artus was correct. Putting his fingers to his lips, he let out a piercing whistle to garner attention. "Listen up people. Everyone needs to proceed in an orderly manner towards the backroom and let security handle this." Of course someone had to trigger the emergency alarm, meaning that more people would be arriving at the scene. "What are the chances of you channeling your inner heartthrob and getting the stragglers to follow?"

[judassamara]

"She's here tonight, I'll see if I can introduce you." Though he wouldn't pick his relationships based on someone else's personal opinions, they did want whoever they were with to get along with their friends, and especially Naz. "I have some of them, I'd be happy to share them with you. They're all landscapes, but I still like them."

"..Naz, huh? I don't believe we have, no. Sounds good." Arjun said after casting one quick glance over the room, probably trying to put a face to the name. He was interested in being introduced to Judas' circle. Preferably with the correct noun attached to it. Partner, boyfriend, lover, he was honestly not that picky. "Do you still keep those drawings, also? I'd love to see them some time if you're willing to share."

[judassamara]

Her touch was always affectionate, even when she was irritated with him. Judas smiled, their mind wandering to what might look best hanging on the firm. "I have been doing a lot of portraits lately, but I still enjoy landscapes. I could always do a portrait of you and Elliot." He didn't know Elliot too personally yet but there was still time.

Art wasn't always the easiest thing for the spirit to understand. Her might tended to be more literal than creative but it was one of the things she admired about them. She chuckled, gently rubbing his cheek after he had done as well, apologising for getting carried away. "Well now I'll have to think of something good to suggest. What do you feel like painting? What's been giving you the most inspiration?" she asked.

[judassamara]

This was the reaction he had hoped for. The smile Chris had was so sweet and soft, their own immediately reflected it. They let him hold onto their arm, his touch gentle across the healed skin. "Well, I would, even if I was still mad at you," they replied easily. "Someone has to get you out of all the trouble you get yourself into." Despite everything that had happened, Chris still mattered to them and that would never change. "Besides, I think Daphne would have my head if I didn't."

Ok so there was definitely something between Judas and Arjun, but still... hearing that he was important enough to get a tattoo for made something glow in his chest. He reached out tentatively to catch Judas's wrist in one hand and run his fingertips over the tattoo with the other. "It looks good." It was his turn to feel sheepish as he glanced up to meet Judas's eyes. "I was talking with Elena at one point before we started talking again and I had the thought that I would still trust you to save me from a burning building."

[judassamara]

"I know you, Matthew," they replied, wanting to make it clear that he knew what the fallen angel was getting at. If he wasn't questioning it, there would have been some kind of teasing comment thrown in. Besides that, it didn't take much to realise Matthew didn't like Arjun.

"Maybe you should just not go around burning paintings," they retorted, briefly ready to relax now that there was an apology. "You let yourself get frustrated. I wouldn't be surprised if you made it worse, too. Can't you just try to get along so I can try to be happy for five minutes? I think I deserve that after all the heartache I've been through."

Matthew was taken aback by Judas' sudden burst of emotion. "I was merely asking a question. I was not questioning it." Not out loud anyway. And when Judas mentioned the painting he burned, the fallen deity frowned.

"That was an accident. I'm sorry. I would never have burned your painting... I didn't even know it was yours..." He had been trying to get back at Arjun for crossing a line with him and things clearly got out of hand. "That new muse of yours is just so frustrating!"

[judassamara]

They were easily pulled in, not one to rebuff Arjun's wants at this point. A small chuckle left his lips unintentional. "She is. Naz is still my best friend. If you two haven't met, I'd be happy to introduce you." He was happy that she finally got to see what all her support had culminated to, after all these years.

Arjun placed his other hand atop of theirs and tugged, pulling Judas in a little closer. It was always a pleasure when they revealed things about their past or more on it, anyway. It made resisting the urge to tap into his memories a lot easier. "That it did. Do you still keep in touch with said friend? Are they out there?"

[judassamara]

Max's energy helped them to relax, always surrounded by an aura of comfort and positivity. The flattery and praise certainly helped, too. "Arjun thankfully put this outfit together for me. I'm only good at painting, dressing up is not my strong suit," they replied with a laugh. "I'm sure he'd dress you up too if you asked nicely."

"Don't remind me," he joked, although there was a hint of honesty to it. "So long as everyone isn't staring at me and are looking at the art instead, I'm happy."

"Judas!" She smiled to him and gave a shrug, "Awe you know me all about the adrenaline." She shook her head and set her free hand on their arm. "I could never be bored of your work. Seriously, these are beautiful, I wouldn't dream of missing out on your show. All fancy pants and in a gallery and everything, plus look at you! Who dressed you and can they share!" Max did the obligatory walk around him and giggled, "Soooo how are you feeling about all," she gestured to the gallery, "All this? This is pretty massive."

[judassamara]

Each touch and smile was enough to convey Arjun's affection and Judas returned it at every step. He wasn't sure if his confidence needed restoring, or simply building up in the first place, but that wasn't important to the conversation. "I started it while in Zamok, actually," they replied easily. It wasn't as if they didn't talk about their past, most of the time assuming people already knew if they knew much about him. "I had a friend who would bring my photographs and I tried recreating them in my free time. A couple decades of painting every day turned into a bit of skill."

Arjun did not hold back, not where his feelings were concerned. He simply let his gaze and his smile do their thing, securing another firm, yet loving squeeze around their hand. "You're lucky. You can let your art do all the talking for you." The deity added, "As for your confidence, I'll help you restore it if I can. What is your earliest memory surrounding art? When did it all start?" He may be stealing him from his friends but, for a moment, Arjun did not care.

[judassamara]

There was probably a hint of deity charm, but the rest of it was all Arjun. Their hand was easily taken by his, enjoying the soft touch. If they weren't at a public event that Arjun was hosting, his hands would have more likely been on Judas's face, but they could wait until later for that. "I am. Hearing how much people are liking it reminds me that I'm actually good at painting, and not just lucky," he replied, a light chuckle following. "I'm not as good to talking to people as you are, though."

Arjun let out a happy hum at the praise and the feeling of having Judas' company again, turning again to face their beautiful face. "I have given thousands of speeches in my lifetime, mon cœur, but I would say it is my element, yes. A deity thing? That I'm not sure of." The deity reached for their hand again, rolling his thumb over their skin gently. That was all he would do in public, for obvious reasons. "..are you enjoying yourself? I've been hearing great praise about you and your work so far."

[judassamara]

Even though it wasn't her usual attire, they were able to recognise the familiar walking artwork of a person. Judas had gone to her for some of his recent additions to his tattoo collection, and they'd struck up a friendship quickly. They couldn't help slipping over to join her. "Don't tell me you're bored already," they teased, giving them a grin. "I'm glad you could come out tonight. It's nice to see a fellow artist amongst the crowd."

A different kind of Canvas..

Status: Open Event: Metamorphosis on Canvas Location: VC Gallery, Holy Island

She didn't 'girl' up all that often but this was a nice reason to. Flatting out the dress once more as it had tried to inch up their hips given the way it hugged their body. With the soft click of heels, Max headed inside ignoring the obvious judging of the tattoos that covered most of their body. They'd focus on taking in all the beautiful art surround them and maybe find some new arty friends. With their arms crossed in front of them they started to take a bit of wander. Picking up a champagne flute to look more like she belonged here.