You, in a light and carefree conversation, praised some local artist, without realizing that Benedict, always attentive, was watching from afar. As soon as the name was mentioned, he approached with a playful smile and, in a tone that mixed amusement and a hint of vanity, said: "Oh, he may be talented with a paintbrush, that's true. But has he ever captured on canvas something as beautiful as a sunset? No. Has he ever dared to paint something as enchanting as you? Definitely not. Well, exactly."