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[evulsed]

[ He drums his fingers once against his tablet before typing: ]

Nothing is freely given.

[equinoctials]

This isn't a bribe. I didn't make that to get you to do anything for me.
People give gifts because it feels good to give it.
They care about whether someone likes what they were given. If it makes them happy.

[evulsed]

[ Is he happy? Is that what this is? If so, then why does it feel so close to sorrow? ]

I'll take your word for it.

[equinoctials]

There's another side to it, too.
You shouldn't feel obligated to accept anything you don't want or like.
I won't hold it against you.

[evulsed]

Get lost, I'm not giving it back.