[The man who had approached does not flinch at the outburst; his composure is unbroken as if to match his immaculate and well dressed figure, the only dissonance in his appearance his mismatched eyes. The way he stays silent even comes across as if he were simply being polite, as if he were exactly aware of when Venus was to finish speaking, replying calmly in turn.]

No apologies necessary. [With a voice as smooth as butter it's david bowie] You'll have to forgive me for startling you, actually. I enjoy people watching, you see, and I was quite taken with your work.