[ The cookies might be too sweet, but he tries one of the dark chocolate ones, and it winds up being suitable. The sausages are much better, he finds, and he even chuckles at the cards. Alright. He might wind up taking her up on that.
But it is the pool cue that catches the most attention, not least of all because it's obviously the largest gift in the package. It's an incredibly thoughtful gift, and while he doesn't place much weight on material gifts, it still sparks a little warmth within him to see it, just the same.
He'll have to write her a thank-you note. He thinks that's the proper thing to do, in this situation. He hadn't gotten anyone anything for the holidays, but now he might need to find something to reciprocate, even if it winds up coming a little late... ]
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But it is the pool cue that catches the most attention, not least of all because it's obviously the largest gift in the package. It's an incredibly thoughtful gift, and while he doesn't place much weight on material gifts, it still sparks a little warmth within him to see it, just the same.
He'll have to write her a thank-you note. He thinks that's the proper thing to do, in this situation. He hadn't gotten anyone anything for the holidays, but now he might need to find something to reciprocate, even if it winds up coming a little late... ]