There's something very right about that picture. That bit of magic that pulls you in, a story lurking behind the edges of the frame, or seconds before or after what the picture shows. A live character in a live world.

Yes, A character relaxing after a hard day's work~

Just motioning whoever came with a finger, to join. Meaning the new arrival feels reluctant, possibly a bit unfamiliar or shy. Or possibly with entirely different plans.

And so, a conversation is coming, a careful game of wit and empathy; he will need to tuck the outgoing, flippant nature and possibly turn more solemn and patient, but then trying to appear meek is bound to fail, that just not being him, so it's a narrow edge he's walking, finding the gentler side of him. And then, what business could have such a person with him? What important matter, or trouble makes them join someone whose nature would rub them wrong? It's not a trite matter for sure, or they wouldn't find themselves there.

Maybe it's a difficult request, a cry for help in a problem both delicate and important, which the rich trader might accept, for the adventure value alone, following the good in his heart, even if it might be over his head in the end. Or maybe the arrival is there against own will, under duress. And again, will the good heart prevail against temptations of the desire, wisdom allowing to see the hidden hurt and sharp wit earning him most dear friend, or even more than that, or will he make things worse, exploiting the weakness - possibly bringing forth a hidden rage, him becoming the target? Maybe even it's his own nefarious plans coming to fruition, the victim at his mercy?

It's a world, and a story, and an enthralling one to that. Few pictures manage this. It takes rare flash of magical inspiration to create such a picture - a window to another, live world.

Inspiration can come in the wildest or smallest of places :D