RRG Artem's Route: Photography Problems
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Script
Lombard Specialty Restaurant
At the end of the day's journey, you and Artem have dinner at a Lombardan restaurant famed for their specialty dishes.
The restaurant is not large, but the simple and classic decor lends a comfortable atmosphere.
The only drawback is the lack of waitstaff — customers need to order directly at the bar.
Artem: What do you want to eat?
You: You pick. I trust your taste, Mr. Wing!
Artem: Then have a seat and relax. I'll order.
You: Okay!
While Artem is ordering, you open your tablet to pick which photos to send to Evelyn.
You: This one with the street reflected in the river isn't bad. Hm, this shot of the opera house at sunset is also pretty good...
After selecting the photos that you like, you compress them into a single file and send them off via email.
You: Done!
As soon as you finish, you hear someone shouting from a neighboring section... It sounds like they're complaining about something.
???: How did you calculate this bill?! What a scam! I want a refund!
???: You guys are trying to scam tourists!
You: (Over there... A fight?)
You can only hear indistinct words through the closed door, and you can't see what is happening.
More muffled noises come from the other room, but they quickly die out and the air grows calm again...
You: (It's quiet again. It was probably something small...)
As you hesitate on whether to go and have a look, you hear familiar footsteps... Artem's back.
Artem: [Player], what's wrong?
If you told him, would he think that you're being too nosy? Maybe it's best if you didn't...
You smile and change the subject.
You: Nothing... Oh, what did you order, Mr. Wing?
Artem: I ordered some of their highly rated dishes. I hope you like them.
You: Looking forward to it!
The dishes that Artem had ordered quickly arrive. The delectable display and tantalizing aroma are enough to set off anyone's appetite.
Artem: Try the fish chowder while it's hot.
Artem places a bowl of the chowder in front of you.
Its savory aroma tickles your nose. You trade your camera for a spoon... A single spoonful washes away the day's fatigue.
You: Delicious! I thought that mixing cream and fish would be oily, but this is so tasty!
The soft, deboned fillets melt into the soup. Every mouthful is a delight.
You present a bowl of precious fish chowder to Artem, eagerly staring at him.
You: You need to try it, too! It's delicious!
Artem: Okay. It seems that the raw fish was cooked by placing it directly into the cream soup...
Artem: I would expect that method of preparation to yield a fishy taste, but it is unexpectedly good.
You: Mr. Wing, how about taking a page from this recipe?
Artem: I'll try.
As you two chat, you savor Lombardia's famed cuisine and enjoy the leisure of being on vacation.
A sudden vibration from your phone breaks your reverie. You unlock your phone and see a message from Evelyn.
"These shots aren't good enough. What I want is a picture of what you think is the most magnificent sight on your trip."
You: Oh, man...
Artem: What's wrong?
You: I think I failed...
You show Artem Evelyn's message and the photos you had just sent her.
Artem examines your photos several times. He returns your tablet before speaking.
Artem: I think the photos you took are in and of themselves fine.
Artem: This one of a church at sunset, and this one with reflections on the water — both are good.
You: You don't have to console me, Mr. Wing... All these photos got rejected.
Artem: I was not providing consolation, but stating a fact.
Artem: My guess is... Your friend isn't asking for a work of superior artistic composition. It's something else...
You: Something else?
Artem's words pour into your heart like spring water and wash away your feelings of dejection.
You try to grasp the key message, but you feel like something is missing. You can't see through the fog before you.
Artem: Relax and take your time. The train will arrive at Dilly Plaza tomorrow...
Artem: They say its beauty is unparalleled as the heart of Lombardia's arts. You might find inspiration there.
You: True, and we still have quite a few days of vacation after that! I'm sure that the most magnificent of sights is waiting for us.
Artem's gentle voice dispels the remaining regret in your heart.
He's right. Your journey only just started — it's too early to define what the "most breathtaking sight" is.
Patience will allow you to discover and realize it during this trip.
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