A character feels pressured after a long absence from showcasing his work, with others increasingly asking when they will see more from him. He reflects on the time that has passed since his last event and realizes his financial situation has worsened, limiting his ability to engage in necessary activities like auctions. Faced with this reality, he decides it’s time to take action, driven by his desire to travel and buy things.

Moreover, he experiences a sense of urgency as he interprets the itch in his palms as a sign of his declining fortunes. The right hand symbolizes incoming money while the left represents expenses, but in the eyes of the Reaper, both signals suggest a more sinister impending action. Given the context, he contemplates the drastic measures he must take, indicating a darker turn in his situation.