( Sarissa tilts her head, weighing that up for a few moments. )

So how would we qualify that? And... is it implying that the art people are only... they only exist or have value because of other people? Are they weaker because they're someone's creation? Or like, are artists manipulative? Or is the audience worth less because they aren't either?

( She takes a moment, and looks at her bourbon, accusingly. ) I don't think you're helping me make sense, mate.

( Yes, Sarissa, by all means blame the bourbon for being Too Invested in art, drinking to cope with emotions, and being poor at communication generally. That makes perfect sense. )