Yes, better to stain that apron than getting anything on your new clothes.
[Of course, Hux feels the need to explain every gift as Kylo opens them. Well, the clothes are self-explanatory, but everything else...
Although, perhaps he should explain the belts too. Apparently people like Kylo would wear multiple belts at once? Sounds completely unnecessary, so it fits.]
Those leather belts were recommended to wear all at once.
[... now that he thinks of it, he's never known Hux to be particularly... err... thoughtful or considerate. Or anything that would require paying attention to other people's wishes in a way that didn't benefit his own.
Not that Kylo doesn't think Hux can't pay attention enough if he puts effort into it, but it's not as if the general has ever had to buy gifts for someone. It's not exactly a First Order tradition for more than a few reasons. So that makes him wonder... did Hux ask around about all of these gifts? Is that why there are so many? And who exactly did he ask?]
[Ah well, guess he should've expected this question. For a moment, Hux shifts almost awkwardly, like he's having difficulty about what he's going to admit. Definitely strange for him, but his uncertainty is obvious even as he tries to look nonchalant.
Hux folds his hands behind his back as he answers Ren.]
I'm uncertain who told me.
[...It's true, because of the telepathic network, although he's probably said too much now.]
Yes, I did. Like any good officer that lacks a particular brand of knowledge, I gathered intel from other sources before completing the task. You have seemed satisfied so far, so I don't see the problem with this.
[Ren lets out a breath through his nose as the corners of his mouth briefly turn upward.]
You really wanted to make sure you got this right.
[Although his inquiry may have seemed like a judgment, it was really just curiosity at the fact that Armitage seemed as if he were trying to keep it from him. As if there weren't enough plants blooming from the floorboard already, a fresh smell starts to fill the room as a few more appear.]
[Why is this so surprising!! Of course Hux wants to ensure that Kylo's birthday is one of his best ones just because he put the effort in. Because anything he does with a focused intent is destined to be great.]
...I realize that this day holds importance to you. [Why he decided to say that instead of his other thoughts, Hux doesn't really know. Okay, maybe he does, but humph.]
[It shouldn't be surprising, Ren is starting to think, and he almost feels bad for the fact that he keeps not expecting this sort of thing from his partner. But ultimately, it's a defense mechanism he can't exactly turn off, and he's not sure that he wants to when he keeps being so pleasantly surprised.
It's just better this way. If Armitage takes offense, Kylo will find a way to make it up to him.
To that end, he motions for Hux to come closer and sit next to him, even though there are still a few more presents.]
[Taking the invitation, Hux moves to sit next to Kylo. He doesn't really seem all that affronted at least, although he doesn't do much beside sit next to him. He's definitely open to contact, but he's unsure what Kylo wants to do or say.
[Hux doesn't have to wait long, as right after he sits down, Kylo puts his arm around the other man's shoulders and leans forward to kiss him on the cheek.
The rest of the gifts don't really matter, as far as what they are; he's just content sitting here next to his partner, leaning against him and appreciating their proximity. It's comfortable, and that feeling is something he's never stopped being drawn to.
Maybe that's weakness, but... they don't have the luxury of comfort back home. He wants to take it while he can get it.]
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[Of course, Hux feels the need to explain every gift as Kylo opens them. Well, the clothes are self-explanatory, but everything else...
Although, perhaps he should explain the belts too. Apparently people like Kylo would wear multiple belts at once? Sounds completely unnecessary, so it fits.]
Those leather belts were recommended to wear all at once.
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Not that Kylo doesn't think Hux can't pay attention enough if he puts effort into it, but it's not as if the general has ever had to buy gifts for someone. It's not exactly a First Order tradition for more than a few reasons. So that makes him wonder... did Hux ask around about all of these gifts? Is that why there are so many? And who exactly did he ask?]
By whom?
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Hux folds his hands behind his back as he answers Ren.]
I'm uncertain who told me.
[...It's true, because of the telepathic network, although he's probably said too much now.]
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Well, it only makes sense if the person telling him was somehow not identifiable, which leads to a particular conclusion.]
You asked about this over the crystals, didn't you.
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[And here comes the explanation of his actions.]
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You really wanted to make sure you got this right.
[Although his inquiry may have seemed like a judgment, it was really just curiosity at the fact that Armitage seemed as if he were trying to keep it from him. As if there weren't enough plants blooming from the floorboard already, a fresh smell starts to fill the room as a few more appear.]
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[Why is this so surprising!! Of course Hux wants to ensure that Kylo's birthday is one of his best ones just because he put the effort in. Because anything he does with a focused intent is destined to be great.]
...I realize that this day holds importance to you. [Why he decided to say that instead of his other thoughts, Hux doesn't really know. Okay, maybe he does, but humph.]
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It's just better this way. If Armitage takes offense, Kylo will find a way to make it up to him.
To that end, he motions for Hux to come closer and sit next to him, even though there are still a few more presents.]
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So, he's just going to wait for him.]
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The rest of the gifts don't really matter, as far as what they are; he's just content sitting here next to his partner, leaning against him and appreciating their proximity. It's comfortable, and that feeling is something he's never stopped being drawn to.
Maybe that's weakness, but... they don't have the luxury of comfort back home. He wants to take it while he can get it.]