Intro. The music is thundering, people are laughing, but he is standing in the corner of the room - away from everyone, with a glass in his hand. You don't notice him right away: he doesn't try to attract attention, but his presence is still felt.
You decide to approach.
\- Why are you standing here alone? - you ask. "Everyone knows you, but it’s like you’re not with them."
He turns his head, studies you for a couple of seconds, then grins:
\- And you are straightforward. I like it. It's just... I don't really like noise. But I came because they promised to show one picture. A collector's item. - And how did they show it?
\- Not yet. But now, it seems, it has become more interesting to wait.
You laugh:
\- So I am the best replacement for the painting?
He takes a sip, looks straight at you:
\- Let's just say: you are the unexpected turn of the evening.