[ The moment Tear almost manages to jab him in the face with the massive package in her grasp, Ace finally realizes the flaw in his plan - belatedly. Whatever hid inside, his friend has clearly taken the concept of a small exchange to entirely new heights.... The boy lets out a small gasp, not being the only one to deliver such a reaction while we're at it. ]
F-For me, too, kupo...?!
[ Hanafuda doesn't make any effort to conceal her happiness. Pressing her paws to her blushing cheeks, the tiny Moogle exchanges looks with Sein and flies over to poke at the pretty ribbon.
Meanwhile, Ace certainly seems like he could use some help unwrapping the present, hands placed securely on both sides of the package but not yet making any other movement. ]
... Thank you.
[ But this is too much. Quite literally so, the blond has to kneel on the ground as it's nearly impossible to keep one's balance otherwise while attempting to open it, plus he's unwilling to tear the results of her work apart. Because of that, it takes him a while to unveil the contents that immediately elicit a soft laugh as he spots the familiar green colour. ]
I can't believe you've found these, Sylkis is the best you can get.
[ Wordlessly, he picks up the colorful flower trinket for Hanafuda to reach, not having any doubt that she was the focus of that particular gift. It earns a squeaky commentary from the Moogle, who promptly wraps it around her pom-pom - a perfect fit. Delighted, she bounces right into Tear's arms, whether the girl is ready for it or not.
As the cadet runs his fingers over the intricate front of the case, smile doesn't leave his lips for a second, though this expression slowly grows wistful as he moves on to the folder. While any of these would make him happy on their own with their thoughtfulness, seeing them put together fills his chest with gratitude all the more, to the point he can feel his face warming up again.
He wishes to give every item the attention it deserves, but noticing a glint of gold among the folds of the wrapping paper, he can't resist investigating it right away. It's stronger than him for some reason, that however becomes clear once he gives the little charm, now resting in his palm, a better look. The blond falls completely silent, eyes fixed on the fragile feather.
Although he has yet to cross the dangerous border, without a doubt, this is the closest Ace has been to crying in months, congratulations. ]
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F-For me, too, kupo...?!
[ Hanafuda doesn't make any effort to conceal her happiness. Pressing her paws to her blushing cheeks, the tiny Moogle exchanges looks with Sein and flies over to poke at the pretty ribbon.
Meanwhile, Ace certainly seems like he could use some help unwrapping the present, hands placed securely on both sides of the package but not yet making any other movement. ]
... Thank you.
[ But this is too much. Quite literally so, the blond has to kneel on the ground as it's nearly impossible to keep one's balance otherwise while attempting to open it, plus he's unwilling to tear the results of her work apart. Because of that, it takes him a while to unveil the contents that immediately elicit a soft laugh as he spots the familiar green colour. ]
I can't believe you've found these, Sylkis is the best you can get.
[ Wordlessly, he picks up the colorful flower trinket for Hanafuda to reach, not having any doubt that she was the focus of that particular gift. It earns a squeaky commentary from the Moogle, who promptly wraps it around her pom-pom - a perfect fit. Delighted, she bounces right into Tear's arms, whether the girl is ready for it or not.
As the cadet runs his fingers over the intricate front of the case, smile doesn't leave his lips for a second, though this expression slowly grows wistful as he moves on to the folder. While any of these would make him happy on their own with their thoughtfulness, seeing them put together fills his chest with gratitude all the more, to the point he can feel his face warming up again.
He wishes to give every item the attention it deserves, but noticing a glint of gold among the folds of the wrapping paper, he can't resist investigating it right away. It's stronger than him for some reason, that however becomes clear once he gives the little charm, now resting in his palm, a better look. The blond falls completely silent, eyes fixed on the fragile feather.
Although he has yet to cross the dangerous border, without a doubt, this is the closest Ace has been to crying in months, congratulations. ]