[ The bright smile and the doe eyes are really in full force today and he can't help but pause a moment. Something in the back of his brain tingles, like there was something about the scarves that he heard as he ran all over Aldrip dropping off packages in exchange for nothing at all.

As his brain percolates on it he absently clutches the ends of the scarf. ]

I used to wear a scarf every day. Lot more colourful than this one really, but colour isn't really my thing anymore. [ And while the bit about the scarves hasn't quite hit him yet, he realizes belatedly that he had something for her too. ] This reminds me I had something for you where did I — [ Cue a familiar pat down of his pockets until he finds what he's looking for. A small box, neatly wrapped with a blue bow is presented to her. When she opens the box she'll find nestled in some dark blue velvet, a brooch. ]

Since I didn't get you a Christmas present.