[Easier said than done, she knows. She sips calmly from her spiced eggnog, ankles neatly crossed. Even though she's sitting on the couch arm, she still has the poise of a really short noblewoman.]
You've had a difficult time adjusting to this place, and I know it's been difficult. I've been tough on you as well, in my efforts to preserve you as best I can. In my opinion, you've worked hard, and are more than deserving of a gift.
[She's not worried that he didn't get her anything; she doesn't need much to begin with, and she didn't buy presents with the expectation that she should have gifts returned.]
You may open it, if you wish. I hope it doesn't disappoint you.
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[Easier said than done, she knows. She sips calmly from her spiced eggnog, ankles neatly crossed. Even though she's sitting on the couch arm, she still has the poise of a
really shortnoblewoman.]You've had a difficult time adjusting to this place, and I know it's been difficult. I've been tough on you as well, in my efforts to preserve you as best I can. In my opinion, you've worked hard, and are more than deserving of a gift.
[She's not worried that he didn't get her anything; she doesn't need much to begin with, and she didn't buy presents with the expectation that she should have gifts returned.]
You may open it, if you wish. I hope it doesn't disappoint you.