John's lips twitched slightly, before forming into a small smile.
"I wouldn't phrase it like that. Think of it as a friendly suggestion."
Arthur let out a bitter laugh. "Friendly, huh? That's what you're calling this?"
John didn't respond immediately, letting the silence overtake for a moment before he said, "I think you're smart enough to see the bigger picture."
Arthur's eyes locked on John, his expression calm but his words sharp. "Well, unfortunately for me, I don't like art. So I don't really like seeing pictures, let alone big pictures. But hey, your friend over here seems like the type to appreciate the big picture. Why don't you go do your thing with him?"
John frowned, his hand moving to his side before hovering subtly as though considering something.
Arthur caught the change in John's attitude but didn't react. His calm expression did not change in the slightest.
John's thoughts churned as he analyzed Arthur's reaction.
