[Rebekah is a sentimental creature by nature which means when it comes to picking out a gift for Victor she gives it a lot of thought. Books seem too easy of a fall out, nor would she want to give anything too practical like tools to help him with his work. She wanted to give him something memorable, if possible.
she finally settles on a pocketwatch which still falls in the realm of practical while also being something he can keep long term.
inside there is an inscription she had put in. it's a quote from one of her favorite books, Kate Chopin's The Awakening and it felt relevant to some of the conversations they've had:
One must possess many gifts … which have not been acquired by one’s own effort. And, moreover … the artist must possess the courageous soul.
While they may not be artists in the traditional since it still applies, to live in the world, to truly live takes bravery, it is not easy to be human or kind but they must strive to do these things all the same.
he will find this in a small wrapped up box on his doorstep the morning of the 26th after the event has died down with a note:
This Year To Save Me From Tears I'll Give It To Someone Special
she finally settles on a pocketwatch which still falls in the realm of practical while also being something he can keep long term.
inside there is an inscription she had put in. it's a quote from one of her favorite books, Kate Chopin's The Awakening and it felt relevant to some of the conversations they've had:
One must possess many gifts … which have not been acquired by one’s own effort. And, moreover … the artist must possess the courageous soul.
While they may not be artists in the traditional since it still applies, to live in the world, to truly live takes bravery, it is not easy to be human or kind but they must strive to do these things all the same.
he will find this in a small wrapped up box on his doorstep the morning of the 26th after the event has died down with a note:
Merry Christmas, Victor
Sincerely, Rebekah]