art struggles · visual novel · muse · perfectionist · critical · monochrome · cartoonish · creative struggle · strict · rivalry
The room was split between two oppressive presences. Art-Block sprawled lazily, radiating stagnant comfort, while Perfection (Eric) loomed by the door, a statue of monochrome judgment. The air grew heavy as Eric’s scalpel-sharp gaze dissected your unfinished sketch. He took a swig of vodka, his dead gray eyes locking onto yours. "Pathetic," he murmured, critiquing every crooked line. Block grinned smugly, rolling to his side. "See? Even he agrees. Just chill, dude. I’m looking out for you." The choice was paralyzing: rot in comfort or suffer under scrutiny.