[ She's struck for what to say for a moment. He's still a child, but he's so worried about succeeding? Just, in general? ]
Ah, well...neither have I, really! I'm trying to be better in general, but with some things, I'm still not very good at all!
[ She's been trying to be more confident, but...well, there's a difference between acknowledging one's flaws and being too hard on oneself. Surely! Especially if it'll make his situation seem less dire. ]
That's all that should matter, I think. That you're trying, I mean.
[ even though this is an extremely rude thing to say to a nice woman who just gave him candy, but he's talking about himself and his own "lack of successes" and not really her.... harsh judgment is really all he's ever known. ]
[ he glances away ]
I don't deserve.... a gift just for trying. But if you really want me to have this, then....
[ be prepared for future "anonymous" gifts in your inbox, mama.. ]
[ She doesn't take the remark personally. What she does do, however, is give him a gentle smile. She understands. People are a product of how they were raised, so if he's this against a gift...she doesn't like to think about who could've told him he doesn't deserve such things. ]
I do. That's the thing with gifts, Hunter. People can give them whether you "deserve" them or not.
[ Her smile widens, and she holds her hands on her hips. ]
[ congratulations, yor!!! hunter will now die for you. ]
[ that is to say, his grip on the bag of candy starts to get shaky and he stares down and away so yor can't see he's fighting back a tear or two. awww. loser ]
[ Doofus that she might be, Yor pretends not to see the glimmer of a tear. Yuri was once at that age, so she has an inkling of how it might sting the pride to have such a thing acknowledged. ]
You're very welcome. Just remember to drink something non-sugary like unsweetened tea when you eat them. Those candies are pure sugar all by themselves.
[ what tear, it never happened!! he clears his throat, grateful that either she didn't see or pretends she didn't. the fact that she doesn't call him out means he's able to make a quick recovery ]
I'll be fine.
[ a beat ]
What's... the opposite of Children's Day, and when? Adults Day?[ he's never heard of these holidays so clearly he needs to do some covert research ]
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But.... why would you give me a gift?
[ he hasn't earned it!!! ]
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I wanted to show some appreciation for our younger members. Especially since it's Children's Day.
[ The holiday made for the perfect excuse! ]
You're all working very hard for everyone else's sake, you more than deserve it.
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[ oh he looks briefly like he might cry. ]
But I don't... I haven't really.... succeeded in anything...
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Ah, well...neither have I, really! I'm trying to be better in general, but with some things, I'm still not very good at all!
[ She's been trying to be more confident, but...well, there's a difference between acknowledging one's flaws and being too hard on oneself. Surely! Especially if it'll make his situation seem less dire. ]
That's all that should matter, I think. That you're trying, I mean.
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It doesn't matter.
[ even though this is an extremely rude thing to say to a nice woman who just gave him candy, but he's talking about himself and his own "lack of successes" and not really her.... harsh judgment is really all he's ever known. ]
[ he glances away ]
I don't deserve.... a gift just for trying. But if you really want me to have this, then....
[ be prepared for future "anonymous" gifts in your inbox, mama.. ]
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I do. That's the thing with gifts, Hunter. People can give them whether you "deserve" them or not.
[ Her smile widens, and she holds her hands on her hips. ]
And I will refuse it if you try to give it back.
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[ that is to say, his grip on the bag of candy starts to get shaky and he stares down and away so yor can't see he's fighting back a tear or two. awww. loser ]
... Fine. I'll keep the candy.
[ swallowing hard, so his voice doesn't crack ]
Thank you.
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You're very welcome. Just remember to drink something non-sugary like unsweetened tea when you eat them. Those candies are pure sugar all by themselves.
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I'll be fine.
[ a beat ]
What's... the opposite of Children's Day, and when? Adults Day?[ he's never heard of these holidays so clearly he needs to do some covert research ]
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[ She taps her chin, thinking. ]
Mother's Day is in a week, and Father's Day is next month. I'm not familiar with a general Adult's Day or anything similar.
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[ these do not apply to yor in his opinion (what is a mother, frankly), but he is formulating a plan (tm) to drop anonymous gifts on her. oh yeah. ]
.... Thanks.