Sorry about the delay!
Neal appreciated a sharply dressed woman since he enjoyed wearing his suits on a regular basis as well. He didn't often dress down outside of the house, and even when he did it was usually a suit without a tie or his signature fedora (which wasn't that dressed down at all). He smiled brightly at Pepper, and grabbed onto her hand firmly (but gently) to shake it.
"Pepper, I'm glad you could stop by," he said. He always enjoyed talking about art with someone that seemed truly interested in it. It was a rare thing at times, though he found that there was a good handful of people in Madison with a more refined taste. Plus, it helped that she was nice to look at. Despite his growing feelings for Pansy, Neal couldn't help but notice the beautiful woman that he always seemed to come across.
He led her to an area of the shop with a bench and a few stools. "Please, have a seat," he invited before he sat down across from her. He eyed her curiously, and grinned. "So Jackson Pollock, huh? What about his art do you like so much?" Neal always liked to hear how others interpreted art; it was often so different from person to person which was one of the best things about art (in his opinion). Plus, he had forged a few of Pollock's more famous pieces for Pepper to look at. But that was a surprise that he'd reveal shortly.