[They pluck at the front of their onesie, smile widening.]
I guess I feel a little sheepish.
[When he pulls out a present for them, there's surprise, of course. It lasts- it doesn't last as long as usual, just a moment in time where their eyes open and stare down, before that gaze lifts to his face. They don't immediately close their eyes again. They smile.
No signs they're actually scared. Of what he thinks of them, what he thinks of their response. Of their eyes. Within moments they're reaching out, and though they take the box with care...it's just care.]
Didn't have to.
[And even if the words sound a little like admonishment, it's very clear from their tone that they're pleased.]
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I guess I feel a little sheepish.
[When he pulls out a present for them, there's surprise, of course. It lasts- it doesn't last as long as usual, just a moment in time where their eyes open and stare down, before that gaze lifts to his face. They don't immediately close their eyes again. They smile.
No signs they're actually scared. Of what he thinks of them, what he thinks of their response. Of their eyes. Within moments they're reaching out, and though they take the box with care...it's just care.]
Didn't have to.
[And even if the words sound a little like admonishment, it's very clear from their tone that they're pleased.]