As he recalled, Jack had gifted the royal something similar before his memories had fragmented. When they returned to him, he peered at his golden gift, enjoying the melody. Therefore, this Christmas, holding the scarf that the Vessalius gave him a year ago, he presented a pristine wrapped gift (with amazingly perfect edges and ribbons!) to his beloved. "For you, Jack." His smile was soft and warm as he watched gloves hands unwrap it so painstakingly. Tettere eagerly eyed how his fingers threaded over the golden chain. His new pocket watch was engraved with a rose, playing a haunting, quiet tune that belonged in nothing short of a fairy tale. "Happy Christmas, my dear."
Fingertips run across the designs of the golden gift. Emerald green eyes look silently over every detail until he flips it open, listening to the composed tune playing. For a moment he is melancholy to recieve the gift. He naturally attaches something of this magnitude to his past that chained and bound him. However, when gloved touch runs across the engraved rose, he realizes that this is not a token meant for him in malice. He bears the prince in blue with a look of gratitude and appreciation, smiling faintly and thanking him in a soft tone for this gift. Likewise, he apologizes for his lack of a returned gesture. The Vessalius mentions that he will make it up to Tettere, intends to see that through.
With a lightly exhaled breath, Jack tucks his newly presented pocket watch carefully into his coat, using now free hands to playfully pinch at the younger blond's cheeks prior to squishing them together. He laughs at such a silly expression forced onto the regal's features. It's endearing regardless, and the curl of his lips is a genuine one, as is the sincerity in the tone in his voice.
❝Thank you, dear Tettere. I'll certainly take care of this precious gift from you.❞


















