So...they declined my first effort. (https://www.patreon.com/posts/but-why-again-82789416)
that's ok. you don't expect the client to be happy with the first thing you give them.
maybe I was... not BOLD enough?
so a few days later, I went to them with some totally refreshing ideas!
...
...
the client: "get the Fxxk out of here or we will call the police."
Me: ....."what?!!!..but..this is exactly what you told me to do!"