"I've proven my ability simply to purchase gifts with Christmas." He shook his head, frowning his way through the problem. "Valentine's Day is a specific social ritual, the gift needs to be romantic in nature. ...But you do have a point. I need to think about how he would prefer to be...wooed, I suppose. And therein lies the problem."

He turned to pace back and forth slightly, talking with his hands as he warmed to the subject. "He's grateful for anything I give him, even if it's only time spent. He hasn't...been treated as well as he deserves. I'm not sure even he knows what would truly make him happy."