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“And that’s why you’re so brilliant at it.” He shrugged, a desolate lift and drop of his shoulders. “It’s what made me good at it. But if I’ve lost it… Why are we talking about this?” “Because I have an idea. And you haven’t lost anything,” Emma told him. “You sound confident in that assessment.” “You’re just having some kind of creative crisis, and it’s something that most artists struggle with from time to time.” At least, she assumed it was. She didn’t exactly have any strong data to back up her theory. “These stagnations usually occur right before the artist breaks into a higher level of their art.” “I get the distinct impression that you’re bullshitting me.” Emma waved away his concern. “Bear with me here. You haven’t suffered a physical trauma that would impact your skillset, correct?”
― Not Part of the Plan
― Not Part of the Plan
“I have not yet been kicked in the head by a cow, but Summer did let a goat chase me yesterday.” He shuddered at the memory. “Traumatic, but your issues began before Clementine. Are you suffering from a drug problem? Mental illness?” “No, and I don’t think so.” “Then I think we can assume that your creativity hasn’t just collapsed in on itself leaving you with nothing but a black hole of nothingness,” Emma continued. “You’re sure we can assume that?” Niko eyed her. “Of course we can. You’ve still got your eyes and your shutter-pushing finger. What we need to figure out is how to get you back to the point where pictures were about capturing moments.” “And how do we do that?” “My dad and Phoebe’s wedding is coming up.” “Oh, no.” He was already shaking his head.”
― Not Part of the Plan
― Not Part of the Plan
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