"It was just an opinion," Adam insisted, accent coming through thick and syrupy now that he was doubting himself and feeling rejected. "I don't know much about art history."

He was glad that Alec was coming with him, at least. He didn't want to wander this place alone, and he didn't want Alec to be displeased with him.

It was interesting to learn that Alec had siblings, and that he at least acknowledged that they were beautiful. Adam thought it was critically inaccurate that Alec wasn't special, when he had the patience and strength to guard this place for centuries, but Alec didn't want to hear his opinions.