STORIES
15-A New Canvas
2005
Tuesday afternoon …
GRACE:
Hi Syrrah, what are you doing all the way up there?
SYRRAH:
It is the only chair in the room. Come young Grace, join me.
Tell me about the events of the day.
GRACE:
OK, but first I have to tell you that my sister Daprima
knows about you. No one can keep a secret from her.
Oh, but there's nothing to worry about. She won't tell.
SYRRAH:
Yes, Daprima … I have felt her trying to read me.
What did she say about me?
GRACE:
She said you were very powerful, yes she did.
SYRRAH:
Hahaha - Clever girl, this Daprima.
Anything more?
GRACE:
She said Vanni can help you. What do you
think she meant by that?
SYRRAH:
Vanni is the artist, correct? Perhaps she is right. Young Grace,
I need you to bring Vanni to me. Can you do that?
Remember, you must be discreet.
GRACE:
Sure I can - I'll go get him right now, yes I will.
SYRRAH:
Thank you young one. I shall be waiting.
Then ...
GRACE:
Come on Vanni! We have to hurry. She’s waiting for us.
VANNI:
Who's waiting? What's this all about?
GRACE:
You'll see. Now remember, it's a secret.
GRACE:
Vanni this is my friend Syrrah.
SYRRAH:
It is an honor to meet you, GioVanni.
VANNI:
Who are you and why are you hiding in here?
SYRRAH:
I know you have many questions. Let me ease your mind by
saying I have been invited by A-m, and I wish to remain
unknown to the others for a while longer.
SYRRAH:
…It was Daprima's suggestion - to ask for your help
GRACE:
Isn't this fun Vanni? We have a secret, and isn't she nice?
She loves hearing my stories too. I've told her all about us, yes I have..
VANNI:
I'm sure you have.
GRACE:
Of course I have, I just told you so. Syrrah's a great listener.
SYRRAH:
Grace has been a font of information. She has told me you are a very talented artist. I wish you to add color to my face.
GRACE:
Oh, I forgot - it’s time for my cartoonies. Is it OK if I go?
SYRRAH:
Of course. Farewell young Grace.
Grace leaves.
SYRRAH:
… So GioVanni, will you paint me?
VANNI:
I've never painted a person before. Were you always like this?
