Thank you.

[ Was that snark? She said it with such a straight face, so it was really hard to say. ]

I am happy to hear that. I will admit, I was worried coming to this city, that my work would not be appreciated.

[ She stops abruptly, clearing her throat a bit hastily. ]

Of course, this was not why I wished to help. But an artist feels quite useless if her work is not at least somewhat appreciated.