Liam released a short chuckle at Alice's model question, his gaze downward at his cup of tea. 
Without looking up he said,"Not quite. Though the idea of such is rather flattering, I do appreciate that." 
He looked up with a smile at her, the light making his eyes almost shine.

"You know," he said,"your not so bad yourself." His smile grew and, as he took a short sip of tea, winked at her over the cup at his face.

He lowered his cup and sat it on the table, speaking as he did,"You know I'm actually quite impressed with you, Alice. Your very much devoted to your work, which is also obviously an artistic passion as well, and yet you still maintain a social aspect to you. Most people so involved with their work don't really get out much."