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[The video shows a smiling Elizabeth, who appears to be having a marvelous time. She's holding a paintbrush and there's remnants of colored paints all over her hands, face, clothes, and even hair.]

I'm having the most wonderful streak of inspiration! I don't know why, but I just can't stop! Who has time to eat and sleep when there's so much to paint!

For example, I've just finished a series of compositions based on some of our most lovely people here in Wonderland.

[She begins to hold up painting after painting of familiar faces.]

Aren't they great? But where will I put them all? Maybe I'll hang them around the mansion or perhaps the library.

[ooc: I fail at photoshop and making them look like paintings. So just pretend they're nice and based off the following, which I tried to manipulate a bit. The words after each are Elizabeth commenting on her work. XD]

D'artagnan - Oh, D'artagnan, he has the sweetest face! Don't you think? I hope he's doing alright.

Aramis - Isn't he just the most handsome man on the face of the earth?

Athos - Isn't Athos a dignified looking man?

Lindsey - Mr. Mcdonald is so calm and casual, he just puts me at ease. Next time, I'll paint him with a guitar!

Hannibal - Dr. Lecter is so utterly refined! What a gentleman!

You know what? I really need some friends who are girls!

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[Now that Elizabeth's safely in her bed, Steve takes a moment to look around the room. He's impressed by all the books, and it seems that's another hobby that they share, as he also loves to read.

He smiles briefly when he notices the others paintings, too. They're even more impressive in person.]

It's out of the question if it means you've got to get out of bed, yeah. But can I bring you anything? To drink or to read?

[The assortment of books range from everything from Victor Hugo to Quantum Mechanics. One definitely can't say Elizabeth is picky when it comes to books. She enjoys a large variety of subjects.]

Some water, if you wouldn't mind?

Of course not.

[When Steve doesn't see any obvious container of water around, he decides to simply make use of her closet, and it gives her a bottle of it. It's even cold, strangely enough.

He carries it back over, twists the top off, and hands it to Elizabeth with a small smile.]

Thank you.

[She smiles to him, though she feels a little silly due to all the fuss.]

And that book there, if you would?

[On the dresser across the room is a copy of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.]

[Steve picks up the book and takes a moment to look it over. He remembers hearing vaguely about this when he was a kid, and then he comes to the future and finds out there's a Disney movie about it.

He hands it over to her and quirks a smile.]

How is it so far?

[Disney is still before Elizabeth's time, so she'll have to enjoy the original.]

It's wonderful! It's my third time reading it.

[She accepts the book with a smile.]

It's about a man who is shunned for his appearance, but in actuality, he's quite a wonderful person on the inside and capable of so much more than one first thought.

Have you read it?

[Steve has heard the basic premise before, but he doesn't mind having it again in Elizabeth's own words. Anything that has a theme about someone's outside not matching their inside tends to resonate with him.

Although he's been lucky enough to have that changed, he can still relate.]

I haven't, but I'm starting to think I should. Could I borrow it when you're done? That can be your way of paying me back.

[Not that he requires anything in return, but Elizabeth seems like the sort who would get hung up on that, so they may as well get it out of the way.]

[A kind action always deserves one in return.]

You can take it now, if you'd like. As I said, I've already read it before.

[She wouldn't mind.]

Nah, you may as well hold onto it while you're not feeling well. I can always come get it from you another time, right?

[Steve backs up a step or two, to discourage her from handing it to him.]

Speaking of which, I think I'll leave you to do that now. If you want to finish up that painting at some point, just let me know.

[He's got to head back down and bring it inside, come to think of it.]

Alright. Thank you, again.

I do intend to finish the painting.

[She won't leave it unfinished, but she will rest for awhile.]

Sounds good. For now, just take it easy.

[Steve offers a smile and a wave, then steps through the door and closes it quietly behind him.]

[ooc: Thanks I enjoyed the thread! Steve is too cute!]

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