[sylvanSpider]

Anuli nodded along, listening as he spoke. So he was an artist of a different sort. Music is, after all, another form of art, and one that often aided Anuli in her efforts as a painter. Her favorite to listen to was a pianist by the name of Philip Wesley. No lyrics necessary, the keys of the piano would tell all the story she needed to put her visions to canvas. “I've heard of Patreon, but I never really got on it. Money was never really there. The piano though, is one of my favorite instruments.”

“I'm...sorry, but I don't recognize the name,” Anuli murmured. Generosity was a good thing, but she lacked the context that he had. She bowed slightly, thanking him for his kindness and returned the “see you later” wave, waiting for the manager to return with the verdict. If she didn't land the job, she'd know the crystals didn't work. If she did, then further experimentation was required.