A cake is a well-loved classic, of course. Sans person jumping out of it. That seems ...messy and possibly undesirable for eating afterwards. Balloons. Chocolates, although those might send a certain kind of message, depending on the person. (Flowers also fall under this category) A nice dinner out. A good book.
Indeed. I'm always pleased to find someone else who might share a similar origin world!
I have faith you can convince them. And if they don't go in for tea, cocoa is my personal favorite. Who can say no to cocoa with marshmallows and a sweet treat?
Likewise! I haven't been able to visit the country much, but what little I've seen was nice enough at least.
I suspect the tea will be something they're more receptive to- I do appreciate that faith however...I'm half waiting to see them tearing through the door over this post, as if knowing...
Oh wow. I wish my friend Pinkie Pie was here. She's pretty much the queen of birthdays. She had this thing called a party cannon---she pulled the string and cake, balloons, and streamers would come shooting out and perfectly put themselves in place.
[He really has no expertise in this matter at all, having very rarely given anyone a gift they liked, on the few very rare occasions that he did. Most of it was outside of nobility and out of pure meanness. He won't count the time he gave Zidane his friends's freedom in exchange for the boy's cooperation - he never had intended to keep that promise anyway.]
[But things have changed with him. Those days were long gone, and he is... trying.]
What do they like? Perhaps you should start with what you know they would appreciate, or with something they can put to good use.
[Well there's a problem he hasn't ever had before. He wouldn't know for sure.]
That could be an issue. Is there a subtle way you can ask after it, to see if they have what you intend to give to them? Or would they mind more than one of this gift?
Though I suspect they might not mind more than one, you are correct on that. There would definitely be a limit, but they'd probably be fine with a small number...
Knowing as little as I do about the person and the gift, most of this will be up to your discretion, but it sounds as if you might have a good place to start. If that won't work, perhaps a gift of food or some kind, if you weren't already considering that? I haven't known many to turn down a favorite treat or a rare fruit they like.
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Balloons.
Chocolates, although those might send a certain kind of message, depending on the person. (Flowers also fall under this category)
A nice dinner out.
A good book.
Or are you looking more for party ideas?
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Mmh, very true on chocolates and flowers, those are definitely out. A book might be good though...
I don't...think a party is wise for this one- I suspect something quiet would be best.
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Tea and biscuits/cake would be a quiet, small affair.
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biscuiAh! British English, I didn't expect that. Tea and biscuits does actually sound nice...
I just need to get them convinced on it in that case...
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I have faith you can convince them. And if they don't go in for tea, cocoa is my personal favorite. Who can say no to cocoa with marshmallows and a sweet treat?
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I suspect the tea will be something they're more receptive to- I do appreciate that faith however...I'm half waiting to see them tearing through the door over this post, as if knowing...
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But good music's a must.
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I suspect that might be too much in this case, so perhaps it's for the best.
I can consider music though- I AM practicing Fantastics after all..~
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Sure! I can lend you some stuff, though I'm probably too busy to drop by myself. Gotta get ready for the next midterm!
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And hmmm...I might consider that; what did you have in mind?
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Maybe I can even make the paint change color.
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Large.
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...Perhaps something themed around moonlight instead...
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[But things have changed with him. Those days were long gone, and he is... trying.]
What do they like? Perhaps you should start with what you know they would appreciate, or with something they can put to good use.
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That could be an issue. Is there a subtle way you can ask after it, to see if they have what you intend to give to them? Or would they mind more than one of this gift?
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Though I suspect they might not mind more than one, you are correct on that. There would definitely be a limit, but they'd probably be fine with a small number...
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Not likely a complete favorite but...at least something they'll like...
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I might just update this with how things go.
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...I'm not sure how successful I could be at surprising them with that though...
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Perhaps if there's ever a good time for a larger party- but this is going to be a bit more one-on-one at this point.
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[He feels like a meal would push things too far sadly...]
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