The Drow Queen of Glaley [Very NSFW]

[Coquette Blacquin]

She bristles, just a little. "I hope you can indulge me," she begins. "I would prefer my wife not be put on display for all to see. Just a personal thing."

[NPCs]

"Oh dear, that..." Tenachka pouts, looking faintly distressed. "I would love to indulge you, of course, but..." She lifts her hands, then lets them fall in a show of helplessness. "As I said, those works are the focus, the unifying theme, of the entire showing. I can't just not have such!"

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Can you not consider this a challenge? To produce new, better art?"

[NPCs]

"In such a short time?" Tenachka protests, though it pings as just a little false. Which, given who this is, means it's likely to be either a full lie or the start of some careful manipulation. "The painting alone would take a fortnight or so to complete. Add in the crystal memories and... Well." She pauses, as if considering the problem again. "I suppose, technically, it could be done..."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Nonsense, I believe you are well up to the challenge."

[NPCs]

"That's very kind of you, but really, you flatter me too much," Tenachka says with a sad shake of her head. "No, I could maybe-- maybe-- manage to squeeze in the actual artworking in amidst my other duties but that doesn't matter given that I don't have a proper subject for them. No, I'm sorry."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"So what you are saying is, if I can find you a subject, you will do it?"

[NPCs]

Tenachka hums softly, then sighs. "I suppose. If you can find me the right subject, mind you. I would require someone... expressive, willing, even eager to revel in their passion. Either beautiful or grotesque. Female, of course. Someone new. someone fresh. Claudia is a true gem and not easily replaced."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"I will, of course, buy the art you have made of my wife from you."

[NPCs]

"Buy?" Tenachka actually looks honestly taken aback by the offer. "Oh no my dear, I never sell my art! I want for nothing mere coin can buy after all." She offers a bright smile then. "Of course, if you simply wish for something to enjoy in the comfort of your own home, I would be thrilled to make you a copy! Or, if you'd prefer, I'd be happy to work with you both for a custom request."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Nonsense," she says firmly. "You deserve to be compensated for your labor. What would it take for the originals? Money? A favor? More time with my husband?"

[NPCs]

"Coquette, Coquette; as I said, I'll happily make you copies merely for the sake of our current relationship," Tenachka protests with a faintly hurt look. "Really, it's no trouble at all to make them. An hour at most, and even less per unit if I make several copies at once."

That's... an interesting fact to add in there...

[Coquette Blacquin]

"Please understand, I'm fanatically jealous," she says, with a sigh. "I would like the originals. But... at the very least, may I see them?"

[NPCs]

"Oho, someone wants herself a private viewing, mmh?" Tenachka laughs gaily, then inclines her head. "If you're free, hmm, either tomorrow around two or right after breakfast the following day, I could spare an hour or so."

[Coquette Blacquin]

"I believe... yes, I am free tomorrow," she says, making a show of concentrating on her mental schedule. In truth, her schedule is fairly empty, but it won't do to let that show. "And think on what I said. If I can convince you to change your mind..."