Astoria wasn't sure if she should take the distracted tone as simply the result of something she didn't know about or if she should take it as a sign of trouble. Between him being quiet and her feeling distanced due to her work hours, it was turning out to be a less than romantic dinner.
"It's - fine, I suppose. Strenuous. I'm lucky to work for a place that has a basic waiting list to get work done at, but - the eyes get tired after awhile." It was taking the passion out of painting, really. Staring at a piece and trying to do intricate detail touch-ups took a toll, let alone when one did it for a full day without too many breaks. "My boss is still a bit sore with me for the unexpected time off. She understands, but she's still less than thrilled..."