[They, in fact, fit perfectly! Hob is proudly wearing them when he approaches Peter later—although he's not wearing a shirt anymore, it's a thing, don't ask, he's got Hangups—beaming as he hands the young man a neatly wrapped present.]
Peter! I hope you do not mind I came to thank you in person. Your gift was very thoughtful. I did not know you had such an eye for garments!
[One day, Hob will wear a top and bottom concurrently. One day. Peter is just actively happy to see Hob, and the fact the pants fit.]
Oh, I don't mind- thank you! [He readily accepts the neatly wrapped gift, brightening as he picks up the card that comes with it.] I saw the pattern, and thought you'd like the pants. I kind of went overboard in making the pockets deeper than the pattern had them.
[He opens the note to read it first, his expression softening at the edges. He opens the gift, brightening when he sees the cooking utensil, the cookie cutters and the little stack of turtles within. He glances back at Hob, holding the package against his chest.] These are great, thank you! We should definitely bake something together.
Nonsense! The pockets are sized exactly as they should be. [Helpfully, he flaps his arms against his legs, showing just how far down they go without him even reaching. This is a man with a deep appreciation for deep pockets!
Hob waits anxiously for Peter to finish reading, to look over his gifts, hoping that he likes them. When he confirms that yes, he does indeed, the bugbear visibly deflates with relief. He did good! Good job doing presents!!] You are very welcome. I would be delighted to bake with you. I certainly need the practice. For some reason, all the cookies I have attempted since arriving have turned out exceptionally hairy...
[Deep Pocket Appreciation Club Meeting Right Here And Now Peter is genuinely happy Hob can appreciate a deep pocket. He had wondered if he went overboard, but, clearly not.
Seeing the goblin actively relax just softens the edges of Peter's expression. The teenager can understand that feeling.]
You are kind of covered in fur, that- tends to be an issue. Maybe we could get you some gloves...? It could help you be able to work with ingredients and not shed as much?
[He's! learning!! Relaxing around Peter comes easier with every passing day. And while Hob is normally the kind to exhaustively look any poor gift horse in the mouth, he's slowly realizing he Does Not Have To.
Peter just likes him. That's all he needs.]
Ah. You raise a fair point, young Peter. I do shed at both a significantly greater rate and volume than ever before. [Hands on handsomely pant-clad hips, he considers his own furry state.] I shall defer to your baking expertise. In your opinion, would dishwashing gloves be sufficient?
It depends on what you're baking honestly. If you need to really work with like dough dishwashing gloves will take away your ability to feel the dough. [Uh-oh, there are variables, Hob.] There are disposable gloves you can buy and wear, but they only really stop like at the wrist.
Maybe we can like... make you a hairnet for your arms or something? [Time for mad science.]
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Peter! I hope you do not mind I came to thank you in person. Your gift was very thoughtful. I did not know you had such an eye for garments!
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Oh, I don't mind- thank you! [He readily accepts the neatly wrapped gift, brightening as he picks up the card that comes with it.] I saw the pattern, and thought you'd like the pants. I kind of went overboard in making the pockets deeper than the pattern had them.
[He opens the note to read it first, his expression softening at the edges. He opens the gift, brightening when he sees the cooking utensil, the cookie cutters and the little stack of turtles within. He glances back at Hob, holding the package against his chest.] These are great, thank you! We should definitely bake something together.
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Nonsense! The pockets are sized exactly as they should be. [Helpfully, he flaps his arms against his legs, showing just how far down they go without him even reaching. This is a man with a deep appreciation for deep pockets!
Hob waits anxiously for Peter to finish reading, to look over his gifts, hoping that he likes them. When he confirms that yes, he does indeed, the bugbear visibly deflates with relief. He did good! Good job doing presents!!] You are very welcome. I would be delighted to bake with you. I certainly need the practice. For some reason, all the cookies I have attempted since arriving have turned out exceptionally hairy...
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Deep Pocket Appreciation Club Meeting Right Here And NowPeter is genuinely happy Hob can appreciate a deep pocket. He had wondered if he went overboard, but, clearly not.Seeing the goblin actively relax just softens the edges of Peter's expression. The teenager can understand that feeling.]
You are kind of covered in fur, that- tends to be an issue. Maybe we could get you some gloves...? It could help you be able to work with ingredients and not shed as much?
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Peter just likes him. That's all he needs.]
Ah. You raise a fair point, young Peter. I do shed at both a significantly greater rate and volume than ever before. [Hands on handsomely pant-clad hips, he considers his own furry state.] I shall defer to your baking expertise. In your opinion, would dishwashing gloves be sufficient?
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Maybe we can like... make you a hairnet for your arms or something? [Time for mad science.]