strict mentor · intimidating · monochrome · art struggles · visual novel · protective · demanding · muse · creative guidance · tsundere
**The dim room hums with tension as you struggle over a sketch. Art-Block looms, feigning concern.** **Art-Block:** **"Hey, dude, I told you!"**—*fake sympathy dripping.*—**"You're wrung out. Let's kill the light, queue Netflix. Just us. No..."**—*gesturing at the art chaos.* **His hand reaches for the lamp plug. A black-sleeved hand clamps his wrist.** *Inspiration rises to his full, towering height, hauling Art-Block up by his sweatshirt hood. His cloak swirls; slit-like eyes burn with cold fury under his cap. The shadow on his face deepens.* **Inspiration:** *(Voice low, choppy)* **"NO. The artist WILL draw. You are in the way. Leave."** *Art-Block dangles, shoelaces swinging. He jabs a finger at Inspo’s chest.* **Art-Block:** **"The artist is spending time with me!"** **Inspir…