He should not have expected any other answer given he was asking the same questions. That did not make it any easier for him to understand.
She certainly was not the most ideal subject for a painting, but he did not mind overmuch. He was even able to add in a few of the little animals and things she seemed to favour, which added a new level of colour to the image. "Not yet." It was not yet ready for seeing. "But you can move now. Maybe you would like to sit on the couch? I can still see your face, then." It was clear sitting still was beginning to get to her.