Really well, actually. Got some buyers interested in adding some stuff to their personal collections. Got a few contact numbers of people who want to see some newer stuff before it goes to shows like these. You know the sort- trying to get it cheap just in case I make it big.

[He laughs lightly and reaches for his beer, wrapping his hands around the glass but not lifting it from the table yet.]

How've you been? You look good, mate.

[Really good. Uncomfortably good. He hates that he still thinks like this, even after everything, even when he's very committed to a wonderful man.

A man he wasn't exactly honest with about what he's currently doing with his evening.]