[It didn't. Not really, anyway. Truth be told, there were many boxes just like it buried in his Gate somewhere; ALASTAIR had justdone him the courtesy of presenting one to him upfront, so rather than toss it in the equivalent of an enormous closest, he decided to pass it onto someone he knew would appreciate it. That was all.]

Did you even remember what it was like? To receive a present.

[Even in his current mood, Archer's reaction was... well, cute. He steps forward, touches his wrist, gently. The faintest sign some heart within him still beats.]

I suppose, if I am being honest... I wished to see it. The astonished look on your face that was only for me.