"...he'd love both of those things," Drake tells Jesus, smiling softly. "And nervous is fine. It's probably good, actually? 'Cuz being nervous means a thing matters and I know we all are, I'm just really good at hiding it. Old habits."

It's not a past he's fond of admitting, but it's very relevant to his existence in general. Always needing to be so guarded, to present himself in a very specific way for so long... and it's often useful. He just doesn't want to hide around certain people and sometimes it kicks in regardless.

"Maybe don't emphasize the teaching part, just ask to paint with him then ask questions along the way. Less pressure. What's the book about?"