As part of my endeavour to become more human myself, I seek to experience all aspects of human culture and tradition. Though I have given gifts to my friends before, I have not had occasion to do so while in a romantic relationship. In keeping with the understanding I have developed of such relationships, I wished to do something... special.
[ The pause is accompanied by a small arching of his brows, and a tightening of his lips as his head tilts just slightly to a side. ]
However, I would not wish to make you uncomfortable for any reason. If you would consider that to qualify as participating in an occasion which which you would rather not, then I will not refrain from doing so.