Nic nodded in assent to the offer to let him view the room before deciding, and the Master of the Teahouse's manners toward Florence made his lips twitch slightly. Any person would be happy to be the focus of Florence's attention, though it could be quiet deadly to garner it. He apparently liked to court danger though; his eyes flickered to Atticus, wondering what Florence's thoughts were of the guard who had so tempted his Muse, that had been that elusive<em>something</em>he had been failing to capture. And what would the man do with the money he was to receive? Somehow he doubted that such confessions would be something the other man ever surrendered willingly.<br/><br/>"That is very generous of you Master Valentine, though I would like to accompany the Lady to meet Adonijah and inquire if he would be okay with the rather...unusual part for his or her services. I would rather not work with anyone who would not enjoy what I request nor that would be too overly stiff in posing, that defeats a whole part of this." The Knight offered a smile wan as it was; and then impulsively undid his satchel and tugged out a portfolio of loose sketches, placing it on the desk before the Master of the House. His callused and slightly paint stained fingers -- viridian green today with touches of ultramarine and ochre  -- opened the leather case to reveal charcoal and ink sketches of Florence.<br/><br/>She would have no issue with him sharing them; they were in every manner of dress and undress, some detailed and tight, others loose and clearly only moments in their making. As a whole they displayed a passionate, intense style that somehow softened when handling more intimate type poses and more dynamic ones alike, for there were not just the typical sitting and laying poses upon the sheaves of paper. Fencing, dancing, moving and whirling, the beauty that sat at his side was showcased by his talent. "Perhaps you both would feel more at ease seeing what I am seeking in terms of posing. And I promise not to touch unless there is a need to help explain a position; that is unless asked of course but...well nevermind."<br/><br/>He trailed off, clearly with nothing to say but wanting to show these two men, and perhaps himself that he was not here to cause pain to anyone.