“It’s called ‘Captivity.’” I wait for his reaction. “The artist who most influenced her was Jean Millet. It has the same delicate, hazy quality as his ‘Walk to Work.’ Are you familiar with…” When I turn to see if he is interested or I am just babbling, he has moved into my body space. One stair down from me, our faces are aligned. I feel the warmth of his pleasant breath. --Heart of Petra
