Part 459: Robin A

*Sigh*

What's wrong, Robin? You seem most upset.

I am, Libra. I am... That wonderful drawing you gave me was torn to shreds. It's ruined completely.

During the last battle, I assume? When we were suddenly forced to break camp?

Yes, exactly. I had no time to pack it away properly, and so...Oh, I miss it already...

Don't get upset, Robin. I can draw you another one.

But you said you never draw pictures by request. Remember?

For you, I will be delighted to make an exception!

Really? Oh, thank you! What will it be?!

Well, I haven't thought about it. What kind of picture would you like?

How about a self-portrait?

Er, you want to hang a picture of ME on your tent wall? The picture that you look at every night before sleeping?

Is that a problem?

Well, it's just that the last time I did a self-portrait, everyone thought it was a woman. Even after I specifically tried to play up my more manly features...

That... must have been embarrassing.

Well, not that it matters. It's hardly my fault if people can't see the blindingly obvious, is it?

Er, right. So, no self-portraits... How about a portrait of me, then?

It can be a keepsake for when I get old, to remind me I was once young and beautiful!

A most challenging request, but I will pray that Naga guide my hand!

Er, someone less understanding could take that the wrong way, you know...