While they wait for Vincent Kim to reach the Stellis Art Gallery with the requested evidence, Marius and the main character walk around. A painting by Rembrandt draws the MC's attention, someone who Z is said to derive inspiration from. Marius describes the story behind the painting, commenting on how reality always triumphs over art, but that despite that he has hopes for Z to escape the shackles of reality. When asked why Pax goes through the trouble to organize nondigital exhibitions, Marius voices his belief that a screen can't convey everything a piece of art represents. Following his speech is the sound of someone clapping.
Illustrations
From Past to PresentThe dried paints on the canvas have preserved the artist's brushwork, reaching out from the past to the audience through time. Such is art.