[ Nathan lowers his tone to match hers, stooping slightly so their heights are closer, but not actually moving nearer to her. ]

Well, if you want the truth--

[ Dun dun dun. ]

Nah, I asked for it. Not art--therapy, 's not really my area, just art. [ He shrugs, and if this were active manipulation it would be quite a feat of 'aw shucks, ma'am,' but it's actually just this hard to articulate. There's a reason talking effectively about art generally requires a degree. ]

I like it. Can't do much with it, but--how colors hang t'gether, how t'lay 'em out...I get that.