[All that matters to Hob is that he gets to be with Rue when they open their gifts together. Rue's is gently placed in a delicate pink gift box, a written letter on top of the gifts inside.
It's a good thing he'd written them a note before wrapping the presents, because Rue's gift to him leaves him much too emotional to speak. With trembling paws, he affixes the pin to the breast of his jacket, right over his heart, where it will live forever more. The thought and care with which they'd fashioned a present for him is breathtaking.]
I sh-shall wear them with pride. [Said about the footie pajamas he's currently trying not to get tears on. It goes without saying that the pin will be fastened to the pajamas later that night.]
[Take a quick kiss from your spouse, Rue giving Hob's free paw a gentle squeeze. The emotion that overtakes him in this moment is all the reminder they ever need how deeply they love this sensitive, warm, wonderful man.]
Know how proud I am of you always. Especially with the steps you've already taken towards getting to know all of the boys. You're a part of this family too now, forever.
I-It is no matter. [sniffle] Your b-boys are— [hiccup] —a b-boon and a delight. [bleat] I would be a fool not to t-take those steps, as long as you all will have m-me.
[Hob wipes his face, leaving a long streak of wet fur down his arm, the hand already holding Rue's squeezing gently back. This is the first holiday season he gets to share with Rue. It's strange, thinking about how his beloved partner has gotten to share a few with him already. But it doesn't dampen his joy and pride whatsoever.] Ah... D-Do you like your present?
[Their sweet man, so overwhelmed in his total happiness and so, ah, wet. Rue pulls a handkerchief from some hidden pocket of their dress, reaching in to dab at a few of those tears before following it up with a quick kiss.]
I love my present. However did you know that I was just struck with inspiration for a new photo album?! Think of how handsome it will look full of photographs of our beautiful family. Every holiday, every birthday, every special moment captured for the rest of our wonderful lives.
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It's a good thing he'd written them a note before wrapping the presents, because Rue's gift to him leaves him much too emotional to speak. With trembling paws, he affixes the pin to the breast of his jacket, right over his heart, where it will live forever more. The thought and care with which they'd fashioned a present for him is breathtaking.]
I sh-shall wear them with pride. [Said about the footie pajamas he's currently trying not to get tears on. It goes without saying that the pin will be fastened to the pajamas later that night.]
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Know how proud I am of you always. Especially with the steps you've already taken towards getting to know all of the boys. You're a part of this family too now, forever.
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[Hob wipes his face, leaving a long streak of wet fur down his arm, the hand already holding Rue's squeezing gently back. This is the first holiday season he gets to share with Rue. It's strange, thinking about how his beloved partner has gotten to share a few with him already. But it doesn't dampen his joy and pride whatsoever.] Ah... D-Do you like your present?
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I love my present. However did you know that I was just struck with inspiration for a new photo album?! Think of how handsome it will look full of photographs of our beautiful family. Every holiday, every birthday, every special moment captured for the rest of our wonderful lives.
Oh Hob, I'm beyond happy with every single piece.