"I know, of course. I won't hold you to an impossibly high standard. If you would rather I not flatter you at all, I can take it back." He says that last with a smirk, now that he's over the initial shock of surprise.

He studies the photo dutifully. Really, it isn't so bad. It almost makes Number 6 seem approachable.

"For someone as new to the art, you did a good job on this. Truly. I worried I would make a lousy subject for a photograph but you've proven me wrong."