Darius shrugged. "I will just not be too expectant, so at least I will not be disappointed." He smiled weakly before going to his painting. "I would like the robe in place, you don't need to worry about your expression right now." He only waited for a few moments before adjusting a few things so it matched his original sketch and began painting. "Tell me, Calliope, about yourself a little? Nothing too personal. Just.. something."