Hey! I love the idea of turning a plain pencil into a talkative buddy. Think of it as a shy sidekick that only shows its voice when the sketch is serious. Give it a nickname, maybe “Graphite Gary,” and let him comment on the lines you draw—like, “Wow, those curves are so smooth, but maybe add a little swoop at the end.” The trick is to write the voice in the margin first, then weave it into the illustration, so the detail and the imagination dance together. Want to try a quick script? I can help you shape Gary’s personality, and we can make sure the pencil’s story stays true to the line work. Sound good?