She can tell that's false modesty, Kayneth, she has tons of it.

Her main response is to that last statement, though. "Wha- it isn't even close to SHSL standard! Don't be ridiculous."

Saying she kinda wanted to keep the painting out of fascination and ego is probably affirming he kinda is even, however. GOTTA PHRASE THIS WELL. "If we let me take that painting off your hands to sell, though, I might consider it."