[He somehow looks simultaneously horrified and thrilled. He gets to his feet and paces in a small circle.]
What a sad and confusing story. I never thought anyone here would ever consider me in such a fashion. But now it's happened several times! I'm completely without anything to reciprocate it with. Is that not what this holiday is about? I hadn't planned to participate, and yet, I've been brought into the festivities without my consideration, in an act of goodwill by others. Should I be thankful for the gifts, or regretful that I chose not to do the same myself?
Holidays happen all around you, regardless of your feelings on them. And I'm not strong enough to stand against its waves! A tsunami of cheer and well-wishing will be my undoing!
[Whether or not he's accepting a gift yet is hard to tell.]
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[He somehow looks simultaneously horrified and thrilled. He gets to his feet and paces in a small circle.]
What a sad and confusing story. I never thought anyone here would ever consider me in such a fashion. But now it's happened several times! I'm completely without anything to reciprocate it with. Is that not what this holiday is about? I hadn't planned to participate, and yet, I've been brought into the festivities without my consideration, in an act of goodwill by others. Should I be thankful for the gifts, or regretful that I chose not to do the same myself?
Holidays happen all around you, regardless of your feelings on them. And I'm not strong enough to stand against its waves! A tsunami of cheer and well-wishing will be my undoing!
[Whether or not he's accepting a gift yet is hard to tell.]