Of course Ryan leaned over the artwork and of course he did also note the patterns to the scars on the lady depicted. But he did not speak his mind about these, as he did recognise certain things.<br/>He'd seen worse.<br/>And on women, too.<br/><br/>"Of course, sir. I'm certain the line up is complete by now and that Adonijah would be present in the common room," he said quietly, rubbing his chin.<br/>Florence was quiet interesting. If she'd be male he'd be fascinated with her.<br/>His gaze flicked over to her, slight grin back to his features.<br/><br/>"I would, very much so, be appreciative of not touching Atticus unless he, himself, indicates that it is fine," he added, attention going back to Nic.<br/>It was a blade to walk on. On one side, this client seemed to have experiences that were negative with brothels. He also seemed to be quite sensitive, but this could be fake. Ryan wasn't certain.<br/>On the other side, there was Atticus. His history wasn't known to this man, and Ryan wouldn't disclose it, but that didn't mean his history would but go away. It weighed, what had happened to him in the past. And this the Master of the House he now served in had to protect and shield from, too.<br/><br/>"You are a talented artist, sir," he concluded, leaning back into his chair again, gaze flicking briefly to Atticus to see how he took this, but he didn't address him.