Jacoby was deeply engrossed in a very good book when Evan unexpectedly bellowed his name, and he was so startled he dropped the book, simultaneously banging his knee on the table in front of him. After looking up at his best friend, though, the book and dull pain in his leg were already forgotten.
"Evan!" He squealed, "did you have a good Christmas? Mine was brilliant! I got books!" He finished, applauding a little at the word 'books' and smiling gleefully.