[ She makes a clicking noise with her tongue. Yes, wow, amazing, Anders. Why didn't she think of that?? Truly some top notch problem solving. Because she wasn't asking about presents as a way to circumvent that whole talking thing. Truly a revolutionary.

...She doesn't say any of that, because that would be really rude. ]

I'm on the fourth revision of a multipage essay detailing my feelings for him, what I can bring to the metaphorical table that makes me a suitable candidate for a romantic partner, and why he should agree to entering a relationship with me.

I've cut the page count in half since my original draft.

I was hoping I could find a present that would be a little more...concise.