#eeeeeeeee!

though the young lady could deep down not deny that she missed being given shiny things as distraction. some things never changed, such as the persistent tendency to be drawn to anything shiny. " you carry a very serious look. what are you making, ada? " she inquired, standing next and curiously taking a peek at his current project. (jewelbeloved)

--- It was to be a surprise, an addition to his workshop built just for her with windows that would allow natural light throughout the days. A studio to support her skills, close enough to see each other throughout the day. The sketch lay out before him brought in by the architect... the only thing he wished was that Caranmireth could add her touches before it was built---- "Nitenya!" Her presence caught him off guard, his hand covering the paper, but he grinned all the same and slung an arm around her shoulders to pull her in.

"An addition to the workshop. Something of a slightly more... delicate nature." He paused and moved his hand. "Actually, perhaps you can help me, hm? I seek your artistic mind. If you were to design this space what would you put in it?" Too blunt, he thought belatedly to himself, but it would have to do. He wanted her input before it was built... now he'd need to keep his own excitement to share at bay.

"...?"

Oh! Presents! She liked presents!

A smile spread across the little faunus' face as she reached for the boxes, carefully tearing the paper off of each one. Every little plushie and doll made her squeal and wiggle happily, clearly excited by every gift.