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"Is there a particular reason for you wanting the piece to be in that corner?" I asked

Elpidio tipped back his head and stared out the glass do I followed suit, my eyebrows pulled down in confusion

"The sun will pour in through the roof for ht, the rays will cut across sculpture and reflect the knives on the floor, like I’d planned"

The more he spoke, the more I picked up on the devastation in Elpidio’s deep tier looking at the do, but at him and the expression of deep sorrow etched upon his face

For a brief moment, Elpidio closed his eyes, and I could feel the sadness pulsing from him

In an instant, my heart broke for hi

Seconds went by in silence, yet I couldn’t stop watching his face Thisin person than I could ever have i… a man about who to intrude on what seemed like a personal moree?" Elpidio eventually asked

"I love it," I said quietly and ht As I looked at the shadows cast on the floor, my eyes widened

My attention returned to Elpidio, who stood with his bulky araze was focused on ree hatever you want, but…" I trailed off, leaning down further to check I was correct

Elpidio tensed "What?" he snapped

I reared back slightly at his sharpness Elpidio then sighed, his tanned cheeks flushing red as he rocked unsurely on his feet It was as if he were insecure, like he wasn’t used to having someone discuss his art on a personal level with him… like he was coht Although this was his first show, hehis art, both acade for a couple of years

Sighing, I straightened up "Well, with the sun’s rays shining down, it will look like he’s bleeding"