Only Human

Traits used: ▼

positive: determined, exude creativity, positive thinker
Negative: stubborn, outspoken, self-centered

"Henri! It's dinner time! Come take a break from whatever you're doing and eat something."
"Ohhhh nononono.... 'whatever you're doing'? I'm an artist! An Artiste even. I create masterpieces! And I will not eat until I have finished this one! I am so very close to finishing; how could anyone even consider food at a time like this?!"
"You say that every time, Henri."
"But this time, I mean it!"
"You say that every time, too."
"But look! Don't you see it? This. THIS is going to be the next classical masterpiece. Just take a look. Isn't it.... magnifique?"
"Ummmm....."
"See! It is just wonderful! How could I ever have a meal at a time like this, when I'm on the verge of a breakthrough?!"
"So do I leave you be?"
"Yes! Leave me be, Matilda. I shall come when I am done."

"Henri? It's midnight now...."
"Yes, yes, and I have not yet eaten, I know. The breakthrough didn't break through yet, you see, though I am determined to figure out what is going on before I even rest!"
"Have you even had your dinner yet?"
"No! How could I ever think of eating when there is such important work to be done?"
"Henri, you didn't have lunch, either, did you?"
"Nor breakfast! But small details. I am Henri Jacques Roux! I do not need food to keep me alive! I only need my art!"
"Henri! You can't starve yourself!"
"And why ever not? Hundreds, if not thousands of artists starve for their craft. Models! Actresses! And the artists of the world who were so sadly misunderstood. They all starved. And so shall I! When I am done, I shall be the next Scorcese. The next Van Gogh! The next Mozart!"
"Just don't cut your ear off, dear."
"Cut off the ear? Excellent idea, Matilda! I really think you're on to something! Now leave me be, I have some restructuring to do on this masterpiece."
"Well, I'm going to bed, Henri. I'll see you in the morning. Don't stay up too late, dear."
"Good night Matilda. You know me, I do not sleep until I finish my masterpiece!"
"Nor eat..."
"...cut off the ear. Such a brilliant idea. My Matilda must be a genius!"

"Henri, what time is it? Why are you still up?! Have you neither slept nor eaten yet?"
"I do not know what the time is, although I must say, this masterpiece looks much better without an ear, don't you think?"
"Erm...."
"See? I knew you'd agree. You were a genius, suggesting that idea, you know. Pure genius."
"Henri! It's 8 in the morning already! Go get some sleep, or eat something before you die of starvation or exhaustion!"
"Matilda. My dear, dear Matilda. Don't you see? I simply could not think of putting even the smallest morsel of food in my mouth while this creation stands unfinished. It just simply wouldn't be right! I must feed my soul before I feed my body."
"But Henri..."
"Matilda, I do not want to hear your 'but's! I must finish this masterpiece of a creation and that is that! Please, no more distractions, before-Mon dieu! The head! The nose!"
"What happened to the nose, Henri?"
"My hand must have slipped. The nose has come off! Mon dieu, mon dieu, what am I ever to do?"
"Henri, maybe it's a sign-"
"No! I do not believe in premonitions! Or gods! Non, non. I shall finish this masterpiece, and that. Is. Final. Matilda, please, no more distractions."
"Henri, please! It's 9 in the morning now! You will surely die of dehydration or starvation if you keep this up."
"Matilda, I have decided to finish, and that is that. You may come check on me in three hours' time, but that is it. Is that understood? Yes? Excellent. Shoo! Shoo! I shall continue working until my art is done."
"If you insist, Henri...."
"Yes, yes I do! Now shoo! I am an intelligent, clever, creative artiste, and I shall finish this art if it is the last thing I do!"

"Henri? It's been three hours now. I'm sure your art looks wonderful, sweetie. I think you can stop now."
"Henri?"
"Henri? It's me, Matilda... open up before I do, and accidentally ruin something!"
"Henri?! Please, just answer me! Heeeenriiiii...."
"Okay, I'm coming in, Henri, whether you like it or not!"
"Henri?! Henri! Henri! Wake up! Oh my gosh, someone, call an ambulance! Henriiiiiiiii!"

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