gibs....... home - made pork dumplings .
darius can’t help but furrow his brows a little. “...Hm.” it takes him a little to react, eyes blinking almost comically at his lack of response.
his eyes soften a little and his face doesn’t seem as harsh as it always seems to be. darius may not used to such gestures, to expressing his emotions --- but as he fights against his pride and bravado, he makes an effort to smile.
“...Thank you.” it’s almost a murmur, a part of him embarrassed --- but mostly glad, happy. he’d never, never admit it out loud --- but he’s grown fond of kayn, almost protective. that’s why he takes the gift, with the most genuine smile he’s had in a while. “I’ll have to give you something in exchange.” noxian cuisine wasn’t exactly groundbreaking, but he’ll get creative.
