Baskadia

Setting - A bustling city park with people walking their dogs, children playing, and vendors selling snacks.

Characters - A young woman with messy brown hair and glasses, hunched over a sketchbook, sits on a park bench. A scruffy-looking guy with a backpack and a skateboard leans against a nearby tree, fiddling with his phone.

Speech Bubble (Woman) - Ugh, artist’s block is the worst!

A black and white French bulldog with a mischievous grin runs up to the woman, sniffing her sketchbook curiously.

Speech Bubble (Dog) - (Thinking) Interesting smells…

The woman looks up startled, then smiles as the dog playfully nudges her hand with its wet nose.

Speech Bubble (Woman) - Hey there, little guy. Lost?

The scruffy guy looks up from his phone, a surprised expression on his face.

Speech Bubble (Guy) - (Thinking) Sparky!

The guy rushes over, calling out to the dog.

Speech Bubble (Guy) - Sparky! Come here, boy! Sorry about that, he likes to make new friends.

The woman chuckles.

Speech Bubble (Woman) - No worries, he’s adorable.

The guy kneels down to pet the dog, his eyes meeting the woman’s.

Speech Bubble (Guy) - I’m Alex, by the way. Sparky’s the escape artist.

Speech Bubble (Woman) - I’m Chloe. Nice to meet you both.

Over the next few panels, we see Chloe and Alex chatting animatedly on the park bench. Sparky sits contentedly between them, occasionally licking Chloe’s hand. We see glimpses of their conversation through speech bubbles.

Speech Bubble (Alex) - So, you’re an artist? Your drawings look amazing!

Speech Bubble (Chloe) - Thanks! I’m actually a bit stuck on a project right now.

Speech Bubble (Alex) - Maybe I can help? I’m a graphic designer, so I know a thing or two about composition.

A warm glow fills the scene as Chloe and Alex lean in closer, looking at her sketchbook together. Sparky rests his head on Chloe’s lap, looking content.

Later, as the sun begins to set, Chloe and Alex walk side-by-side, Sparky trotting happily at their feet.

Speech Bubble (Chloe) - Wow, Alex, your ideas really helped me break through that block!

Speech Bubble (Alex) - I’m glad! It was fun brainstorming with you

They stop at a fork in the path. Chloe looks a bit hesitant.

Speech Bubble (Chloe) - Well, this has been… really nice. Maybe I’ll see you around?

Alex smiles warmly.

Speech Bubble (Alex) - I’d like that. Here’s my card, in case you need another brainstorming session – with or without Sparky’s help.

Chloe takes the card, a blush creeping up her cheeks.

Speech Bubble (Chloe) - Thanks, Alex.

Chloe walks away, waving goodbye. Alex watches her go, a goofy grin on his face. Sparky nudges his leg with his head.

Speech Bubble (Alex) - (Thinking) Maybe this isn’t just about walks in the park anymore, Sparky.

A few days later, Chloe sits on the same park bench, sketching a picture of a happy couple walking a French bulldog in the park. The last rays of the setting sun cast a warm glow on the scene. A smile blooms on her face.