Fancy smiled, touched at how gently he handled the box and it's wrapping. She watched as he put on the tie, hoping he liked it.
"Vous êtes bienvenu. You've been living on borrowed everything since you....ended up in France. Borrowed time, borrowed shelter, safety, clothing; I thought you should have something that was your own." She reached out to straighten the tie, which in her oponion always needed a woman's touch; for luck.