[For a moment, there's a mix of emotions on her face. Her heart's touched by the sentiment, and thrilled with the excitement of what it could possibly be. But it's also alarmed, in a way — not by the implication that she's been taken for granted, since there's been times where it has felt that way, but more by the gift itself.]
[Because as it turns out, she also brought something for him. And... what's the protocol here? Should she pretend she didn't, save it for another day? Bring it out right now as well? For now, she'll try to play it cool while she figures out what her next move should be.]
Darin... thank you. You might be right, too. And while I wouldn't say that it bothers me, since nothing brings me more joy than seeing others flourishing... I really do appreciate that you thought of me.
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[For a moment, there's a mix of emotions on her face. Her heart's touched by the sentiment, and thrilled with the excitement of what it could possibly be. But it's also alarmed, in a way — not by the implication that she's been taken for granted, since there's been times where it has felt that way, but more by the gift itself.]
[Because as it turns out, she also brought something for him. And... what's the protocol here? Should she pretend she didn't, save it for another day? Bring it out right now as well? For now, she'll try to play it cool while she figures out what her next move should be.]
Darin... thank you. You might be right, too. And while I wouldn't say that it bothers me, since nothing brings me more joy than seeing others flourishing... I really do appreciate that you thought of me.