[ he's not as surprised by the anxiety in the other man's expression as many would be, perhaps. it's a lot for some people, for someone to really see them like an artist can, capturing not just their beauty on paper or canvas, but also their flaws, their doubts, the little parts of themselves they like to hide. ]
Some would say that in brothels, [ he says with a chuckle, and then glances up at the comment, brows arching in surprise at the blatantly flirtatious nature. they're out in public among the wealthy, after all, and at home, well.. people of good standing wouldn't do so. no, they'd wait for behind the closed doors of one of those brothels he'd mentioned.
perhaps leo's preferences have spread this far, too. or.. things are much more different here than he'd realized.
his lips twist up at the corner, a little coy in spite of himself. ] I'm but a poor artist, you know. But perhaps I could gift you with the sketch in dinner's stead.
it's part of his charm
Some would say that in brothels, [ he says with a chuckle, and then glances up at the comment, brows arching in surprise at the blatantly flirtatious nature. they're out in public among the wealthy, after all, and at home, well.. people of good standing wouldn't do so. no, they'd wait for behind the closed doors of one of those brothels he'd mentioned.
perhaps leo's preferences have spread this far, too. or.. things are much more different here than he'd realized.
his lips twist up at the corner, a little coy in spite of himself. ] I'm but a poor artist, you know. But perhaps I could gift you with the sketch in dinner's stead.