[The sarcasm is lightly teasing, one way to cover up anxious traces that might otherwise colour his tone. Maybe he should have waited until they were done with the meal, but he's reaching into his jacket pocket by now and bringing out a small jewellery box, though not small enough to be anything to worry about.]
Then again, I did buy this for you weeks ago.
[He holds it on his palm for her to open (http://www.alexmonroe.com/m2/Bracelets/p849/Flower-Burst-Bangle/product_info.html), worrying at the inner corner of his lip as he watches. It's both more, and perhaps less, than the little pot of snowdrops he'd bought last year.]
→ if you're offering me diamonds and rust i've already paid
[The sarcasm is lightly teasing, one way to cover up anxious traces that might otherwise colour his tone. Maybe he should have waited until they were done with the meal, but he's reaching into his jacket pocket by now and bringing out a small jewellery box, though not small enough to be anything to worry about.]
Then again, I did buy this for you weeks ago.
[He holds it on his palm for her to open (http://www.alexmonroe.com/m2/Bracelets/p849/Flower-Burst-Bangle/product_info.html), worrying at the inner corner of his lip as he watches. It's both more, and perhaps less, than the little pot of snowdrops he'd bought last year.]
I've got something to say, after you open it.