[The lack of interest manages to get her to relax if anything. There's a softening of her expression, the lack of wariness, and she smiles a little self-consciously.]
Ah... портрет? [She offers a translation shortly after:] There is a painting in the window...
Of the night sky? Do you know which one I mean? Звезды! With the stars...! [And her excitement leaks through - though a moment later, a little sheepishly, she reaches up to play with her hair.] Is that the right way to ask?
[Her accent is distinctly Russian and that's the source of her uncertainty more than anything else... ah, talking with strangers can be a little difficult.]
She perks up at that, eyes lighting up once it's clear that the gist of what she's asking is getting across. There's an excited clap of her hands and a nod.]
Да! Yes. Is it for sale? I would like it very much...
[Well, that's a clear response, even before she confirms it verbally.
... it's... his painting, so he can't see why he wouldn't be able to sell it. It was in the front of the shop to fill in space until new products had arrived, and he didn't have any plans for the finished product now it was done. He'd painted it on a whim to try out a selection of newer, darker paints he'd purchased, and once it wasn't needed in the shop front again he.. didn't really know where it was going to go, other than into his portfolio or storage.]
I... [Hm.
... Well. It's his to sell, at the end of the day.]
I suppose it could be negotiated for sale, sure.
[... Does he... pay some money to the boss for making a sale off of something on display in their shop, even when he painted it? How much should he even be charging how long did he spend on this piece? Hm.]
[She can't help but laugh briefly - amused and charmed. It's sweet how he seems a little uncertain, and even though she's not sure for the reason behind his confusion, she'll take the chance to explain herself.]
I think it is a very lovely painting... Ah - I do not know how much to offer?
In my mind, it has merely been a window piece. So, yes, I am a little surprised. Pleasantly so, though.
[And here they reach an impasse because Yusuke's not sure how much to ask for. The canvases hadn't been as expensive as they'd usually be, but there was still paint and time cost to consider. How long had he spent on it?
??? What do?
If he'd spent about $50 on his materials, and worked about 12 hours on the work itself, as it's not a huge canvas... and if he gives himself $20 a hour for his work and the time devoted to it...?]
she hums thoughtfully as she wanders closer to wherever he is, looking thoughtful]
Or.... $300? Ah - художник? You are the artist, yes? [Or so she assumes, since he's the one making up... the price....] It is small... but a tip for your troubles too.
[for having to part with his?? beautiful painting???? for engaging in the exchange of money for goods and services??
That was easy. He likes money. And that seems like a fair price.]
Ah, yes I am.
[I mean. He's not going to argue with some extra money. Especially when it's going to someone who seems so genuinely delighted with what he has created - she'd... asked for it specifically, after all.]
Hang on, let me get it out of the window for you before any finalising of sales. You should at least have a closer look at it first.
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Ah... портрет? [She offers a translation shortly after:] There is a painting in the window...
Of the night sky? Do you know which one I mean? Звезды! With the stars...! [And her excitement leaks through - though a moment later, a little sheepishly, she reaches up to play with her hair.] Is that the right way to ask?
[Her accent is distinctly Russian and that's the source of her uncertainty more than anything else... ah, talking with strangers can be a little difficult.]
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Yes, I know the one. [He painted it, after all.
It takes him a moment, but through her nervous and uncertain speech he does glean what she's trying to get at.]
Are you... asking to buy it?
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She perks up at that, eyes lighting up once it's clear that the gist of what she's asking is getting across. There's an excited clap of her hands and a nod.]
Да! Yes. Is it for sale? I would like it very much...
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... it's... his painting, so he can't see why he wouldn't be able to sell it. It was in the front of the shop to fill in space until new products had arrived, and he didn't have any plans for the finished product now it was done. He'd painted it on a whim to try out a selection of newer, darker paints he'd purchased, and once it wasn't needed in the shop front again he.. didn't really know where it was going to go, other than into his portfolio or storage.]
I... [Hm.
... Well. It's his to sell, at the end of the day.]
I suppose it could be negotiated for sale, sure.
[... Does he... pay some money to the boss for making a sale off of something on display in their shop, even when he painted it? How much should he even be charging how long did he spend on this piece? Hm.]
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[She can't help but laugh briefly - amused and charmed. It's sweet how he seems a little uncertain, and even though she's not sure for the reason behind his confusion, she'll take the chance to explain herself.]
I think it is a very lovely painting... Ah - I do not know how much to offer?
But I want to give all that it is worth.
[TERRIBLE AT HAGGLING]
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[And here they reach an impasse because Yusuke's not sure how much to ask for. The canvases hadn't been as expensive as they'd usually be, but there was still paint and time cost to consider. How long had he spent on it?
??? What do?
If he'd spent about $50 on his materials, and worked about 12 hours on the work itself, as it's not a huge canvas... and if he gives himself $20 a hour for his work and the time devoted to it...?]
... $290, perhaps?
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[UNFLINCHINGLY.
congrats on the money.
she hums thoughtfully as she wanders closer to wherever he is, looking thoughtful]
Or.... $300? Ah - художник? You are the artist, yes? [Or so she assumes, since he's the one making up... the price....] It is small... but a tip for your troubles too.
[for having to part with his?? beautiful painting???? for engaging in the exchange of money for goods and services??
don't mind the reverse haggling]
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That was easy. He likes money. And that seems like a fair price.]
Ah, yes I am.
[I mean. He's not going to argue with some extra money. Especially when it's going to someone who seems so genuinely delighted with what he has created - she'd... asked for it specifically, after all.]
Hang on, let me get it out of the window for you before any finalising of sales. You should at least have a closer look at it first.
[Please excuse him a moment!]
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Ah! Please - thank you...!
[don't mind her getting starry-eyed]
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Please hold it at the edges, until you are able to get a frame for it.