This was in response to a request from @atelier-maroron - unfortunately the original ask poofed (ok, tumblr messed up the formatting of my post and i deleted that one) but the ask wanted to know if Leonardo would take NSFW art commissions under a pseudonym and how would be react when Comte asks him where all this extra money is coming from (this is from memory and not the exact ask). I hope you enjoy.
The One Where Leonardo Accepted a NSFW Art Commission
Customer: Hello sir, I was told by a very good friend who is an acquaintance of Monsieur Leonardo that you take art commissions of a *drops his voice* certain sort?
Leonardo: *smirks* A friend of Leonardo, eh? Yes, yes... what did you have in mind?
Customer: *hands over a piece of paper with an illustration of a couple in a compromising position* I was hoping you could draw me and my mistress like this?
Leonardo: *nodding* Yes, I can work with this.
Customer: It must be discreet.
Leonardo: Oh, absolutely. Come back in a week, and I'll have this ready for you.
Customer: *inspects painting* This is magnificent! Truly amazing! I'd daresay it belongs in a museum.
Leonardo: *smirks* I'm glad you approve.
Customer: *hands over a large sum of cash* Thank you again... I'm sorry, I never did catch your name?
Leonardo: If you must know, I signed my name on the bottom of the painting.
Leonardo: Hey, what's all the noise. A man is still sleeping.
Comte: *furious* Wake up, Leonardo. It's well past noon. And this *drops a box on his chest* came for you today. Third delivery for you this week. And it's only Wednesday.
Leonardo: *sits up, putting box to the side* Yeah, and?
Comte: Where are you getting the money for all these items?
Leonardo: Ah, about that. I've been painting again. Took some commissions.
Comte: Yeah, so I've heard.
Leonardo: *smiles smugly*
Comte: Care to explain this then? *shows Leonardo one of his nsfw paintings*
Leonardo: *looks confused* How'd you get this?
Comte: That is not important. What is though is the name on the bottom. Tell me, Leonardo... what does that say?
Leonardo: *looks closer* I have absolutely no idea.
Comte: *exasperated* It says le Comte de St. Germain. Did you really think I would not find out?
Leonardo: Well, I couldn't sign my name, now, could I?
(Comte storms out of Leonardo's room, stalking down the hallway)
Vincent: What just happened in there?
Theo: Mom and dad are fighting again.
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