[ There's an explanation lining up on the tip of their tongue already- but no, can't, they know how that'd go. He'd point out they got him a gift - and sure, Candlenights is Different, but...
... but it's nice, knowing people care in a tangible way. They cannot deny him or themself that comfort at a time like this. So after another lingering moment or two of well-meaning confusion, they cave with a startled chuckle. ]
It works somewhat differently back home. And I'm not... particularly used to it, I suppose - it didn't come up at all last year.
[ There. All neatly tied up in a verbal bow that technically explains nothing but can be elaborated on later if or when (probably when) he gets curious. It's officially a problem for Future Lion.
Please ignore that - without the additional context - that probably sounds like "so nobody got me anything for Christmas and that's okay". ]
... But now is as good a time to learn as any. Especially for a friend.
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... but it's nice, knowing people care in a tangible way. They cannot deny him or themself that comfort at a time like this. So after another lingering moment or two of well-meaning confusion, they cave with a startled chuckle. ]
It works somewhat differently back home. And I'm not... particularly used to it, I suppose - it didn't come up at all last year.
[ There. All neatly tied up in a verbal bow that technically explains nothing but can be elaborated on later if or when (probably when) he gets curious. It's officially a problem for Future Lion.
Please ignore that - without the additional context - that probably sounds like "so nobody got me anything for Christmas and that's okay". ]
... But now is as good a time to learn as any. Especially for a friend.
[ A-at least they're just teasing him again? ]