"In smaller towns, you don't normally meet with most because they only want you for your money." He sighed as if it was from experience and drank some more wine.

"I scare one of my brothers even though I've never raised a hand to him." He moved to sit beside Calliope and took their face in his hands as he leaned in uncomfortably close to stare into the eyes. "And can you say with most confidence that i do not scare you? If I were to pay you for five paintings would you return after fulfilling your obligation? How would it feel if I were to suddenly come seeking your company? You may admit it. You would be utmost disturbed!" He released his hands and sighed leaning back on the love seat.

"You are my muse. But how will I cope if she looks at me like a frog that had wandered inside her home?"