[ It's his embarrassment over the situation that keeps him from noticing the devastated look on Gray's face. Dokja's too busy glancing around at everything but her as he hurries over to the table to start clumsily fiddling with the lighter. It takes a few tries, but the flame eventually flickers on, and he awkwardly moves to start lighting the candles one by one.
Thankfully, there aren't that many to light. ]
Eustace mentioned your birthday before and he left something for you. [ Nods to the gift bag. ] I thought... it would be strange if I gave it to you without at least a small celebration.
[ When he looks up after lighting the last candle, he finally spots the expression on her face, and his own shifts into one of concern. ]
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Date: 2023-06-27 06:21 am (UTC)Thankfully, there aren't that many to light. ]
Eustace mentioned your birthday before and he left something for you. [ Nods to the gift bag. ] I thought... it would be strange if I gave it to you without at least a small celebration.
[ When he looks up after lighting the last candle, he finally spots the expression on her face, and his own shifts into one of concern. ]
... Gray?