Joseph had been throwing lavish parties for a decade and a half before he was Embraced. He'd rather refined the talent over the last century and a quarter. Toreador parties were often quite good, but for letting it all hang out, there was nothing like the Brujah.
He could see Garnet was charmed by Rhys' shy manner. That smile she graced him with would have been cause for concern with some of her clan. Especially given how beautiful Rhys was.
Adjustments were part and parcel of new clothing or jewelry. If the bracelets were so large as to be uncomfortable, Garnet would be able to remedy that easily enough.
Joseph smiled as Rhys stopped fidgeting and reached for his hand. There really was no way either younger Kindred could understand how unique this time was, to be able to openly show affection to a lover of the same gender or to present oneself individually.
Opening the box, Joseph showed the stone cufflinks to Rhys. "I've several blue and green shirts these will compliment beautifully," he said as he took Rhys' hand. "I'm finding myself more fond of green these days. I can't imagine why..."
Also, he didn't want to fluster his lover too much. This was supposed to be enjoyable. "Now show me what trinket you've concocted to try and steal Bruno away from me, dearest," he teased.