how long has it been

[losthunter]

It has been quite a few months since Hunter was last seen around the Nexus. His Starfleet studies have kept the tattooed man quite busy in that time. And with exams now out of the way, he needed to get back to a place that felt like home. To see the friends that he missed. And of course, distract himself from still being somewhat separated from his boyfriend.

Hunter sets up an artist pedestal, and places a white canvas on it.

"I have had an interesting time in the past while... learning about peacekeeping and diplomacy efforts. And having the chance to interact with other species from other worlds."

"It makes me realize the opportunity that the Nexus gives us... to learn from other worlds and cultures and species. And to give and get advice from those who visit this place."

"Who have you met that meant the most to you?" Hunter asks his question. "Also... I am accepting commissions again. So if you have someone in mind that you want a drawing off... let me know."

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[yipyipmartians]

"Artist. Uh-huh. Yip yip yip yip."

The Martians look from the canvas to Hunter. So, he's an artist, and he's going to make art.

"Blue," says the blue Martian to introduce itself, then points to the pink one. "Pink. From Mars. Visit Nexus. Learn. Yip yip yip."

[losthunter]

"I am Hunter. Have you been learning a lot about the Nexus?"

[yipyipmartians]

"Hun-ter. Hello! Greetings!" The Martians excitedly float up and down. "Uh-huh. Learning a lot in the Nexus." They show Hunter the Nexus Book they were given with clear pride.

[losthunter]

"Hey. That looks like it would be handy to have. Does it have pictures?"

[yipyipmartians]

"Book? Pictures?" The pink Martian opens the Nexus Book to show Hunter. "Uh-huh. Pictures. Look!"

[losthunter]

"That is good. Always easier to learn with pictures."

[yipyipmartians]

The Martians nod, then turn to the easel. "Art? Pic-ture? Draw-ing?"

"Us?" the blue alien asks quietly. "Draw us?"

[losthunter]

"I can do that..." Hunter digs in his bag for his colored pencils. They are very unique creatures, so he is going to take careful care in capturing their appearance.

[yipyipmartians]

The Martians hover in place as Hunter looks for his supplies. They're clearly excited to have their pictures done, since it's not something they've seen before. This is a good way for them to learn a little about art.

[losthunter]

Hunter mostly uses colored pencils for his drawings. Which works really well when drawing the colorful Martians themselves. He pauses in mid stroke, and finds some thin fabric from his art bag. And by applying them in place with glue, and a little paint, the portrait of Blue and Pink becomes more life-like.

[yipyipmartians]

The two Martians watch in impressed awe as Hunter works, as interested in the process of making art as the art itself. This will be an interesting bit of information to send back to Mars - how art is made. For once Blue and Pink are quiet as they appreciate the artist's talent.

[losthunter]

When he is done with the artwork, Hunter hands the canvas to the two martians. "Here you are. For you."

[yipyipmartians]

"Ooh." The Martians happily accept the piece, brushing it with felty tentacles. "Thank you, Hunter. Uh-huh. Yip yip yip."

[losthunter]

"Did you want to try to draw your own creation?" Hunter asks.

[yipyipmartians]

"Uh-huh. Uh-huh." Blue and Pink both quiver in excitement at the offer. "Yip yip yip. Please. Teach us."

[losthunter]

Hunter puts up another blank canvas. And holds out a pencil crayon for each of them.

"Just follow your heart. Draw whatever you want."

[yipyipmartians]

"Thank you, Hunter!" The Martians accept the crayon and start drawing their pictures.

In a few minutes, it's easy to see what they're doing. Blue is working on a picture of Pink, while Pink is working on a picture of Blue.

[losthunter]

Hunter just sits back and lets them draw to their heart's content.

[yipyipmartians]

When they finish, the little aliens float back to show Hunter their artwork.

"Yip yip yip yip! Done! Uh-huh."