She dipped her head in acceptance of the compliment. She never knew what to say when receiving one about her work but she was glad to hear he was happy with it. She even let slip a pleased expression at the mention of his hair - it wasn't a texture she'd had much practice with and had been an enjoyable challenge.
"Thank you for the commission." part of her burned to thank him in particular for hiring her in spite of her reputation but she was still a little rattled by his very artful revelation. And it wasn't like her to say such things in so many words. Instead, after a moments hesitation, she took a step back behind the easel and began to gather up her paints and brushes to leave.
"I'll send word when it's finished."
"Thank you for the commission." part of her burned to thank him in particular for hiring her in spite of her reputation but she was still a little rattled by his very artful revelation. And it wasn't like her to say such things in so many words. Instead, after a moments hesitation, she took a step back behind the easel and began to gather up her paints and brushes to leave.
"I'll send word when it's finished."
"Have you heard? She's the one that killed her husband!
They couldn't prove it... but everyone says it was her"
They couldn't prove it... but everyone says it was her"