video, un: Mariposa

[nonmagical]

WHO: Mirabel and the network
WHERE: Mirabel's new butter room
WHEN: 6/27
WHAT: Vague teenage angst
WARNINGS: .... Vague teenage angst

[The video opens with Mirabel setting at a desk, and there's... crumpled up paper around her. She's got her face in her hands, and gives a loud groan.]

Ughhh, I can't think of anything to draw or paint lately!

It's just one big blank!

I just... don't even feel like painting or drawing.

This is the worst.

[Oh no, maybe there's something going on not related to painting angst that Mirabel's going through?]

Comments

Video; UN: Wishforsunshine

[onebadapple]

Oh dear, you still have painter's block? You poor thing. Maybe you need a change in setting!

video, un: Mariposa

[nonmagical]

Yeah...

I just... don't really feel like painting much right now.

Video;

[onebadapple]

Well goodness, you certainly don't have to, Mirabel! Take a break from it if you want. Do something else. If you would like, we could go for a walk on the beach?

Video;

[nonmagical]

... A walk on the beach would be nice right now.

[Because she's feeling pretty lousy right now.]

[a_cute_batata]

Oh, that's the worse! I hate when I have artists' block!

Does that happen often?

[nonmagical]

It hasn't happened recently...

I just. Can't paint anything right now.

[Because she's sad.]

[imaglyphwitch]

Hmm. You know, when that happens to me? I usually just go out with my sketchbook with no plan. I just kinda get to a high place and people watch for a little while, see what feels natural before I start to sketch something.

Do you think it's anything specific that's holding you back?

[nonmagical]

... I guess.

My friend from art club is moving away.

I haven't really felt like drawing since then.

Video | un: calledtothewater

[findingways]

[ Moana doesn't reply immediately, as she takes another moment to study the other girl. Given some of the things she's heard, the timing of this is a little suspicious.

Hmm... ]

Everything okay?

video, un: Mariposa

[nonmagical]

[Mirabel is quiet for a moment, then sighs.]

Not really.

[findingways]

[ Yeah, she had a feeling that would be the case. ]

Do you maybe wanna...talk about it?

Or we can talk about something else, if you want. It doesn't have to be about...whatever's bothering you.

[nonmagical]

[Mirabel debates talking about it, but...]

I really liked her.

I really liked her.

Video: UN: BRUNO

[wedonttalkabout]

Ohhhhhhh: artist's block. That happens sometimes, Kiddo. You need to give yourself a break- let those creative juices fill up agian.

video, un: Mariposa

[nonmagical]

Mm... I think I'll do that. Maybe take a long break. I'll see how I feel about it later.

[She's definitely not feeling up for it now.]

[wedonttalkabout]

[Bruno's just going to assume she's bummed out about the art thing. ]

See? That works wonders. You just gotta clear your head sometimes, is all. Like emptying a pot of water, to let some fresh in, y'know?

[nonmagical]

Yeah, I just don't... want to draw at all.

[He's trying, and she's tempted to just leave it at that, but...]

My friend from art club is moving. I don't feel like drawing anymore.

Voice; un: antonio

[speaksanimal]

Maybe I can help you out? I can give you some ideas on what to draw and it'll help you not have a blank anymore!

Voice; un: Mariposa

[nonmagical]

Thanks, Antonio. [She's not in the mood to draw anything, but she'll do just pretty much anything for him.] What kind of ideas did you want me to draw?

[speaksanimal]

How about a tiger in the woods? That would be a good one to start!

[Pause]

Maybe you can even add in a bunch of animals too if you want.

video; un: signorvespa

[prontissimo]

Draw your dreams. That'll help. Orrr go do something else and try again later. Go make something.

[ Said with an air of authority on the matter. ]

video, un: Mariposa

[nonmagical]

[Her dreams have been less horrible lately, so that's a possibility.]

I guess I could... might just take a long break and do something else though.

[prontissimo]

Do you make other stuff? Or cook? Or something? Go make other stuff. What else do you do? Then come back to drawing. Promise it helps!

[ Child two years her junior tryna help in earnest! ]

video; un: imahoot

[traaaaaash]

Ohh, big art block, huh?

video, un: Mariposa

[nonmagical]

Yeah, a huge one. I can't get anything out or have it come out right...

[traaaaaash]

Well, I'm no expert in this, but maybe you gotta do something else for a while.