[The quiet admission though, did draw him up short. He took a small drink to buy him time, nodding his slightly as he mulled over that information. He knew Heine hadn't thought he was atrocious, but in the beginning, it had been mostly barbs and no positive feedback. It hadn't bothered him back then, because how could you be an artist nowadays with a thin skin, but to hear that was... nice.]
Thanks.
[Then, clearing his throat loudly so they could get back to work, he leaned forward slightly.]
Let's go over your suggestions then. And don't hold back.
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[The quiet admission though, did draw him up short. He took a small drink to buy him time, nodding his slightly as he mulled over that information. He knew Heine hadn't thought he was atrocious, but in the beginning, it had been mostly barbs and no positive feedback. It hadn't bothered him back then, because how could you be an artist nowadays with a thin skin, but to hear that was... nice.]
Thanks.
[Then, clearing his throat loudly so they could get back to work, he leaned forward slightly.]
Let's go over your suggestions then. And don't hold back.