Riiight right. [...he turns and gestures for Val to come into the house. Let's stop standing in the doorway. Come inside.] While all of that still counts, people give each other Christmas gifts, too. It's different than birthdays where the person who's celebrating doesn't have to do anything. Christmas is about appreciating your friends and family or whatever and giving them things they either want, need, or would like. Make sense?
[Can he leave his cape on? Percy's just heading to the kitchen. He can have manners sometimes so...back to making discount coffee.]
Something like that. That was maybe a little different but you've got the right idea. People aren't obligated to give presents to each other but it's the nice thing to do.
[Good. But also it's probably bitter coffee so whatever.] I already know what it'd be. The problem with being in Chroma is that our options are a little more limited. No one else has given you a present yet for this month?
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He'll also have to think of a way to properly express gratitude. Time to fish for sardines...] Where'd it come from?
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It seems to be a reward from a few months back.
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...that makes it even cooler. [He'll have to fish for A LOT of sardines...] It's great. Really.
[There's a half-smile.] You're definitely getting the hang of this Christmas thing.
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Val seems very pleased with this response.]
Of course! I can adapt when the need arises.
[It's just that it usually doesn't.]
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You realize that says a lot about you, don't you? Not a lot of people can do that.
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... As long as they're not unacceptable conditions.
[He's not giving up the Earth. Ever.]
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What about if you're not sure if they're acceptable or not?
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Do I seem like the type to be unsure? [About anything? Ever?]
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I guess not, but has it really always been that way?
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Of course it has. It's either fine or it's something I'll change with my own two hands if it comes to that.
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Don't worry, Percy, I have no plans to.
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Good. [He rubs the back of his neck almost nervously.] I kind of wish you'd told me you were coming over. I don't have a gift for you ready yet.
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It goes both ways?
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I see... It's like that gratefulness quest from last month, except you're not getting sick from it.
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Something like that. That was maybe a little different but you've got the right idea. People aren't obligated to give presents to each other but it's the nice thing to do.
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This time Val gets to actually enjoy the coffee. He's full color. ]
Hmm... Humans have some interesting celebrations, don't they? If you would like to get me something, I'm interested in what it would be.
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No. Besides, you're the only person I've given a present to this month.
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