Back in the underground metropolis, aptly named Drilburtopia, daily life went on as normal for the diamond dogs after their deity had left them to go on another journey of discovery and enlightenment as the great one strove to find his lost friend. It was a relatively average day for the citizens there. In fact, the head dog that still lead the pack enjoyed his day off by visiting one of his more favorite establishments in Drilburtopia, the museum of modern art.
It was there that he would hope to enjoy a leisurely stroll as he admired the many talented works and dedications of various artists and sculptors who expressed themselves and in tribute of their deity through these physical means. As he walked through, he received respectful and friendly bows and salutes from his peers as he walked up to the ticket booth to purchase a day pass. Fortunately for him, his position in society gave him free access into the museum which he happily partook in.
The head dog walked through the gates and took a subtle whiff of the air around him. It was dusty, given how he was underground, but it was also clean thanks to the proper air circulation that he had the city council install all over the city to promote good health. He spotted something that made him smile over in the corner of his eyes, a group of pups and their school teacher on a field trip through the museum.
As he admired the youthful innocence of the children, one of his close friends, the curator of the museum, walked up to him, surprising the head dog with his presence.
"Ah, Lou. How are you this fine day" the head dog asked.
"Oh, I am doing very well high chancellor Baxter" Lou replied.
"Although I've always told you that you don't have you address me with my title. You're one of my closest friends, just same my name regularly"
"Heh, always a stickler for that kind of thing, aintcha?" Lou asked "It's still good to see you again, though. Taking a tour of the art museum eh?"
"Well I do have a soft spot for art" said Baxter "Plus, now that the great one is on his journey, I can relax knowing that he is alright"
"Hmm, the great one truly is... great, isn't he" Lou joked, elicitiing a small little chuckle from the two of them "By the one, we have some artist working on some new art pieces dedicated to teh great one, would you be interested in a sneal peek?" he offered. Baxter smiled at his friend.
"Of course I would, please, lead the way" said Baxter as the two enter the large back hall of the museum.
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The back hall of the museum was gargantuan in size. It was basically a large dome that had a whole bevy of artist working on their projects and works as they patiently awaited for them to be put up on display at the museum. As Baxter and Lou walked down the large hall all the way towards the inner atrium, they couldn't help but stare in awe at the more completed projects that were being finished at the last moment
"How marvelous, look at that one over there!" Baxter exclaimed.
"The contours and color value are truly stunning, don't you think? Look at how the artist managed to capture such raw magnificence onto a sheet of canvas. This artist must be a prodigy" Lou praised.
"I can't wait for this to be on display" said Baxter.
"Neither can I" Lou replied "Come on, there's an interesting sculpture near the end that is begging for our immediate attention"
As the two walked further down the atrium, they came upon a statue of Drilbur that accurately represented his glory.
"His shoulders need to be a bit more broader. That was the one detail that stuck out with most dogs when the great one was still here aside from his pecs" said Baxter "But the muscles are all in the right place. Overall, spectacular piece" said Baxter.
"Oh, how interesting. It looks like we have a new piece from a new up and coming artist" said Lou as he pointed over to a flag that hung upon the wall nearby.
"Incredible what youth culture can come up with don't you think?" said Lou.
"It is inspirational" said Baxter "Revolutionary, I might add. These young artist do have a lot of imagination, don't they?"
"Indeed" Lou looked at his watch "Well that looks like that's all the time that we have for the sneak preview. I think we should head back to the main foyer so you can enjoy the rest of you stay here"
"How soon can we expect to see these up in the museum?" Baxter asked as he walked out the atrium.
"They will be put up on display in about two weeks" said Lou "In the mean time, they're still undergoing some final changes before they can be properly set up"
"I like the sound of that. Thanks for that little treat, Lou" said Baxter.
"It was my pleasure Baxter. See you in a bit"