[don't think he missed that, or will forget it. but no pushing. not right now, he thinks, she needs to be more willing to be honest with him before that.]

...I'm going to say something, and it might frustrate you, but it's my honest opinion. The style I pick is the one that you're the happiest to paint. Because this should be something that makes us both happy, right? And I'm curious as to what style that might be - whether that be your favorite or really just the one that feels the best to do.