Though she could have very well waited to give him his gift, Agate felt it would be much better to leave it out for him. After all, who didn't love a surprise randomly left outside their door? She left him a box, a red ribbon tied at the top. Inside was a Valentine's Day themed butterfly plushie, along with a few packs of instant spicy noodles and a note reading "Happy Valentine's Day Mistel! Can't wait to see you tonight :) ♥ Agate" A few drawings of various animals decorating the note's edges.
“How lovely,” he murmured to himself upon opening the package, finding the plush doll inside. Dinner was still in the oven and time was still on the clock, so he’d indulged himself with the opportunity to open the package she’d left for him while he’d been out. He’d leave the contents here, of course, even as he brought dinner to her— surely there was no place for instant spicy noodles on a night when he’d been actually cooking, even though they gave him a good chuckle to find there.
The plush he tossed on his bed, smiling at it thoughtfully. It was a lovely addition to his collection, he decided, before returning to the kitchen.














