I stared at her for a moment, then found myself smiling. "Of course. Let me know in advance when you come back."
That evening, a herd of elephants passed beneath the setting sun. A calf rested the tip of its trunk against its mother's side as the herd moved slowly and quietly. Sitting in the vehicle, I captured their outlines in pencil and added the expanse of gold after I returned to the studio. I posted the painting online without a caption. Vincent liked it 10 minutes later. Then he sent me a message.
Vincent: I'm coming to get you.
I didn't reply.
Three days later, I stepped out of the studio carrying my sketches and found Vincent standing at the foot of the steps. His shirt was creased, and dark shadows ringed his eyes. At the sight of me, the tension left his shoulders. He hurrie
