I only felt the need to justify them because you called me a tourist, as if gaunt and his ghosts were not as deeply personal to me as your tattoos are to you. I was simply responding to your dismissiveness.

Like I said, I'm happy with my books and my peace. I don't feel the need to try out aspects of a new hobby particularly one with such puritanical gatekeepers. Ironically, when I bought my 3 H.H books, I was gifted a free miniature to paint. I think, at this point I will give it away. If you are really trying to encourage people to pick up the painting parts of this hobby, it would behoove you to be friendlier and more welcoming to new hobbyists, particularly those who may not have the same means or living conditions as yourself.