Well of course I care about you lots and lots, and it’s almost your birthday, so you deserve all the doting. But enough yammer.
Alright. Here. I didn’t wrap it, because I just wanted to give it to you this way [ She brought forward both of her hands, which were clasped shut up, around the gift, before folding them outwards, so the trinket rested in center ]
I wasn’t sure, when I picked it up, if it was too ornate, or in your style, but I just. Well. It spoke to me.
“Oh, Emi-kun…” He reached for it, slipping one hand under hers, the other to touch the watch, then pluck it up by the ring. Hakuba let go of her hands, then, instead bringing them together to guard the gift as he lifted it up to inspect it, smile soft, touched. Careful were his fingers as he opened it, memorizing every detail as he looked and touched, figured it out. The detective closed it into his palm and looked back at her.
“Thank you so much, Emi-kun… I adore it. Watches are of a particular interest of mine and this one is exceptional. The gears- just… everything about it. Thank you."
Holding the closed pocket watch against his chest, he leaned close to kiss her forehead – assuming she didn’t move away.
