[It's even more charming that she's clearly embarrassed by the box of gifts, and though a part of him would like to continue teasing her about it, there's only so far he can go with it before it starts becoming a bit cruel. So instead, lays the sketch next to the other gifts, placing the key on top of it to make sure it stays where he's put it.]
It would be rude to throw away a gift.
[It's the closest he'll probably get to admitting he does like it, so hopefully she'll appreciate the sentiment hiding behind his general refusal to be too openly positive about things. He has a reputation to uphold, after all.
That done, however, he pulls out the scarf from the bottom of the box and unfolds it slightly, testing the fabric between the gloved fingers of his left hand.]
In time for it to get cold. [He seems to approve, judging by the tone of his voice.]
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It would be rude to throw away a gift.
[It's the closest he'll probably get to admitting he does like it, so hopefully she'll appreciate the sentiment hiding behind his general refusal to be too openly positive about things. He has a reputation to uphold, after all.
That done, however, he pulls out the scarf from the bottom of the box and unfolds it slightly, testing the fabric between the gloved fingers of his left hand.]
In time for it to get cold. [He seems to approve, judging by the tone of his voice.]