It's a beautiful figurine. [ and she's not one to hand out compliments frequently. ] At the very least, I'm sure she'll appreciate it. I'll make sure it gets to her safely.

[ a pity that he doesn't want her to know who made it, but perhaps he has his reasons. but now that that's out of the way, she gives him an appraising look, as if checking to see if he has any injuries. old habits, and all that. ]

How have you been adjusting so far?