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[demonicmiracle]

[The return gift is a surprise — he's gotten a lot of gifts, lately, it's a strange thing to grow used to — but more than that, the letter is a relief.

He could send a further one in return, but decides that the gesture of the original one seems to have gotten the message across, and texting her a response is simpler, now the first hurdle has been cleared.]

Thank you for the watch, it's beautiful.

If you're free this Thursday afternoon, I've been thinking of heading to Fiddler's Square to update my wardrobe before winter properly hits. If you'd care to join me, I'd appreciate your keen eye for fashion, and I'm sure we could find somewhere to break for tea.

[Having something to do beyond just sitting and drinking tea feels safer to Crowley, who is well aware that he hasn't settled into the whims of the city with quite the grace that Vanessa has.

It's also a genuine request, too. Vanessa might dress more traditionally, but her clothes are always beautiful, he'd respect her opinion in this.]

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[ she'd assumed a mere exchange of gifts would suffice; she certainly doesn't expect it to continue once she sends her response, but when the text arrives shortly thereafter she realizes that her answer must have arrived much faster than she'd predicted. ]

A gentleman should never be without one.

That sounds lovely. I will say it's not the first time anyone's leaned on me for fashion advice, but I'm flattered by the request. And of course I'll never say no to enjoying a cup or two.