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hmm. ( a jokingly serious hum as he accepts the other box, giving maylin a sideways glance. he will have to give her a big hug after thisโ once, of course, heโs given her his own gift. ) curious, indeed.
( carefully opening it. )
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[ there is a wide, eye reaching smile greeting him at the look.
reveling in the satisfaction and happiness of a gift gone right, ]
I'm very very happy you do. This is the least I could gift given how you've been such a good friend and a big help ever since I arrived.
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( upon opening the box, his mouth falls open, and for a moment all he can do is stare at the bracelets. then, looking over at maylin with glittering eyesโ ) if this is your quick gift, i canโt imagine what your slow gift would be like.
theyโreโฆ wow. i love โโ
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[ handing over the smaller box ]
ใ ค so, I found these when visiting my grandma back home in Xijiang.
They made me think of you, and I thought they'd be more comfortable than metal when you fix things
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totally with ya. ( a glance around the cozy atmosphere, complete with christmas lights hung around the walls; with a smile, he makes his way to an empty booth in a warmly lit corner and waits for her to sit. )
almost lost track of the time of year.
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( gratefully accepting the gesture, entering but waiting on him not too far inside )
I'm thinking a nice booth seat, gives us a bit more privacy to catch up.
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( he will be invited for tea and pastries if he comes at the right moment )
Gladly !
and while we enjoy our drink, I want to hear what you've been up to.
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( promptly deciding to visit maylin and her grandma with flowers someday, he slips his arms back to his sides. ) as am i. allow me to take you out for a drink for your trouble .แฃ
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( he really shouldn't, she figured he must be busy to have gone. there is a soft smile on her face )
You flatter me, Vincent.
But I am glad I could help as much as I could.
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( brows scrunching at her words, and just like that, he feels like an ass to have been gone. ) gosh, maylinโ iโm glad to hear sheโs alright. under your skilled hands, though, how couldnโt she be .แฃ
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( she felt just the same; days were quite mundane without him around ) I'm very glad to hear that
My grandma. She needed more help after falling, but she's better now. For a 97 year old she's quite healthy
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