[ he isn't surprised by her response but it does, in an odd way, fill him briefly with melancholy. perhaps it is the confirmation of a difficult past, and despite all his actions and decisions and goals, it has always seem unnecessary to have suffering to a degree that seems to stunt someone's growth. it could be a mistake but regardless, he presses on: ] You're not in your world anymore, surely wanting something for yourself now that you have the choice is acceptable?

I don't mean receiving from someone else, I mean picking something for yourself.[ he is not doubting that her friends will, of course, get her something. that's just human nature towards those held dear but to purchase for oneself... well. ]