"Whatever you believe will get through to him, I give you carte blanche." Theo acquiesced with a wave of fingers. "And I look forward to glowing progress reports weekly. I've already given him the task of helping me in here with the painting; when that's done, he's all yours."

He leaned forward and propped elbows on his desk. "Anything else on your mind, then? I've got a bit before the next conference."