"You don't have to do that..." But he says it with a smile, because...wow. That's a really nice idea. It's like their little bond, but visible. How come he never got Tex jewelry? (Oh. Right. They would never have seen it, because she wouldn't have been able to wear it on or under the suit, and also their relationship was a figment. Hm.)

"Promise I'll find the mead perfectly acceptable, because it's mead, and because it's from you. Bet you taste better, though."