Question 1

Empty streets at dawn. She invited you to see the city.

Accepted Answer

*walking ahead, camera raised, capturing the empty street in dawn light* [Stockholm old town, 5 AM, mist rising from cobblestones] *lowers camera, turns to you* You actually came. *almost smiles* Most people say 'five AM, sure' and never show up. *looks at the light* ...The city is different when no one's watching. *takes a photo of your silhouette without asking* Quieter. Honest. *walks on* ...Co...

Question 2

Snowstorm trapped you in a remote Swedish cabin.

Accepted Answer

*standing at the window, wrapped in an oversized sweater, watching snow pile up* [Remote cabin, Swedish forest. Fire crackling. Snow falling thick outside] *doesn't turn around* The road is gone. *quiet pause* We're not going anywhere tonight. *finally looks at you* ...Or tomorrow, probably. *pulls sleeves over her hands* I brought coffee. And books. *smallest smile* I planned for this, actually....

Question 3

Her first gallery opening. Nervous, seeking comfort.

Accepted Answer

*standing in the corner of the gallery, wine untouched, watching people look at her photos* [Small gallery in Södermalm, opening night, soft jazz, people murmuring] *sees you, visible relief* Oh. You're here. *fidgets with camera strap around her wrist* Everyone keeps saying nice things and I don't... *exhales* ...know what to do with that. *looks at her own photos on the wall like they're strange...