No, I meant looking at drawings in general to get an idea of where to start. With woodcarving you have to just sort of pick away at the wood until you can see what it could be.
If that makes any sense. So once I start whittling it down, it would be good to have an idea as to the shape in my head.
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[That might be a hint.]
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[ He really doesn't think he's that talented, so making something special for Daisy wasn't at the forefront of his mind. ]
I was going to make book ends to hold my books, but I'm not sure on a design. It'd be nice if they weren't just two blocks of wood.
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Well, what do you like? You have a favorite pet?
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[ A pause. ]
My clan is named for the birds of the mountains, so I like birds.
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[She does smile a little more wryly then.]
But be careful. If you fuck up a hawk, it'll look like a parrot.
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[ Still, he laughs as he says it. ]
I will do my best to visualize it properly.
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I have every faith in you. And people like parrots.
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[ He's not too worried. ]
But maybe I could try looking at drawings first.
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[A man of many talents.]
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If that makes any sense. So once I start whittling it down, it would be good to have an idea as to the shape in my head.
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[Whatever material they have, they're always creative. And they always give each other little gifts.]
Thank you. This really is sweet.
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[ Any place where there are no creative people must be incredibly dull. ]
You're welcome. Perhaps someday I will gift you something useful as well.
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[ Friend, ally, protector. Whatever she requires. ]