“Marlow, several patrons flew in from Europe to attend your show tonight. If that isn’t proof enough that this is a big deal, we’ve sold all but one of the pieces in your collection, and the exhibition just started thirty minutes ago.” “I’m buying the last painting,” I say to Gavin. “Are you sure? It’s the most expensive in the collection. It’s ninety—” “The cost doesn’t matter. I want it,” I state, leaving no room for argument.
honestly a favorite microtrope
