I'm quite sure your gift is just as good. Besides, you're the one getting all of us together. I think that'll mean far more to him than anything.
[ she sees that deflecting. she won't say another word about it to keep his dignity right where it should be. she'd rather keep it a secret and use this very valuable information to her benefit later down the road. ]
I am, too. Part of me wishes we didn't have to do it here, of all places. It's not fair that I got to spend my birthday at home, and the both of you have to spend it here.
[ nothing says burgeoning personal relationship like knowing a secret or two. and maybe planning to use it down the road with some sense of responsibility. potentially. navia has already had a taste of the 'friend' treatment in the form of extremely thoughtful gifts, so what’s the harm in knowing some of the details behind the next one she's bound to receive. hee ho. ]
Well, I actually sourced it from the same auction where I got your hairpin. So I’d very much appreciate it if you could manage not to look too surprised when the time comes—since I happen to know just how sharp your eye for detail is.
But this isn’t me turning things into a gift-giving competition, not at all. It’s just that... if your reaction last time was any indication, then I’d best come prepared with a convincing story about how such a trinket ended up in my hands.
Though, on a lighter note—there’s no need for any grim comparisons when it comes to birthdays. While I can’t speak for Neuvillette, I, on the other hand, am quite glad mine turned out the way it did. It’s not often I get to spend this much time on the surface, let alone spend the day with good friends without having to worry about wandering gazes or any whispered speculation.
Well, I have no idea what the fabric looks like, nor any sort of skill you might have with a needle, so I still will be quite surprised.
[ she knew she had overreacted last time - she hadn't expected a gift from him, nor something so beautiful and thoughtful. honestly, she never expects anything from her friends in terms of gifts - why ask for anything when just them being friends was a present enough for her? ]
I'm sorry about that, by the way. I overreacted. I just hadn't expected anything so beautiful. I can't apologize enough if I offended you.
Then I'm glad you were able to spend it in such good terms. I'll make sure to drag you up to the surface once we get home then the next time your birthday rolls around... even if we have to put a party into your schedule.
Well, go ahead and judge me twice, then—since I made one for you too. And honestly, I think you'll like the colors.
Don’t worry too much about it, though. If anything, I'd say you’re ahead of the curve—considering how half the city’s been busy decorating trees and Terra souls alike for the season. I hope you managed to take a few pictures of yourself during all that. I’d like to see what the holiday spirit looks like around here, through your eyes.
But your promise is one I’m looking forward to once we’re back home, Navia.
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[ she sees that deflecting. she won't say another word about it to keep his dignity right where it should be. she'd rather keep it a secret and use this very valuable information to her benefit later down the road. ]
I am, too. Part of me wishes we didn't have to do it here, of all places. It's not fair that I got to spend my birthday at home, and the both of you have to spend it here.
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Well, I actually sourced it from the same auction where I got your hairpin. So I’d very much appreciate it if you could manage not to look too surprised when the time comes—since I happen to know just how sharp your eye for detail is.
But this isn’t me turning things into a gift-giving competition, not at all. It’s just that... if your reaction last time was any indication, then I’d best come prepared with a convincing story about how such a trinket ended up in my hands.
Though, on a lighter note—there’s no need for any grim comparisons when it comes to birthdays. While I can’t speak for Neuvillette, I, on the other hand, am quite glad mine turned out the way it did. It’s not often I get to spend this much time on the surface, let alone spend the day with good friends without having to worry about wandering gazes or any whispered speculation.
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[ she knew she had overreacted last time - she hadn't expected a gift from him, nor something so beautiful and thoughtful. honestly, she never expects anything from her friends in terms of gifts - why ask for anything when just them being friends was a present enough for her? ]
I'm sorry about that, by the way. I overreacted. I just hadn't expected anything so beautiful. I can't apologize enough if I offended you.
Then I'm glad you were able to spend it in such good terms. I'll make sure to drag you up to the surface once we get home then the next time your birthday rolls around... even if we have to put a party into your schedule.
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Don’t worry too much about it, though. If anything, I'd say you’re ahead of the curve—considering how half the city’s been busy decorating trees and Terra souls alike for the season. I hope you managed to take a few pictures of yourself during all that. I’d like to see what the holiday spirit looks like around here, through your eyes.
But your promise is one I’m looking forward to once we’re back home, Navia.