"Being a good client doesn't automatically make me fascinating," Benedict points out, but he can't deny that he's quite pleased by the compliments. He really can't recall a time someone called him interesting.

He supposes, to some degree, his small pocket of friends must find him moderately interesting. But being interesting isn't really a requirement for friendship, and Henry had first invited Benedict into that scene based on his interest in art and his potential. Did that make him interesting?

Benedict doesn't know. What he does know is that, when it comes to the Bridgertons, most of his family has a flair for the dramatics where he does not.

"But thank you."