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Oh, it's okay. [ Alex didn't want her feeling bad about it. ] I just get startled pretty easily.

[ Alex opens the box, crouching down so she could show the contents to Nanako better. ]

Yes, for you, and anyone you want to share it with.

[welcome_home]

[ Nanako's eyes widen in delight for a moment as she comes closer to peer into the box. ]

Ohh! They're so pretty, Alex! Do you want to share them with me?

[sing_for_me]

[ Her reaction was more than worth it.]

Ah--those are for you. It wouldn't be much of a gift if I ate it too, would it?

[welcome_home]

[ Nanako just giggles and beams up at her. ]

You did say anyone I wanted to share it with! [ Stated with perfect seven-year-old logic. ] But what is this for, Alex?

[sing_for_me]

[ What a dangerously cute smile. ]

You're right, I did. [ Got her there. ]

It's to thank you..for your help with finding Kaden. Or a part of the thank you. I owe you more than a few cakes.

[welcome_home]

[ She blinks at this, then gives a quiet giggle as she reaches up to pat Alex on the arm. ]

You don't have to thank me with cakes, and you don't owe me anything. I like Kaden! He's really nice! I'm glad I could help him.

[sing_for_me]

[ Pretty much every word she said made Alex smile. ]

I still wanted to thank you somehow. Is there a better way I can do it then?

[welcome_home]

[ Her eyes go wide at that. ]

Noooo! The cakes are a lot! And they look really yummy! We should try them and see, right?

[sing_for_me]

O-okay...I can try some with you.

[ Maybe giving a child a box full of sugary treats wasn't a very responsible thing to do anyway. ]

Is it just you here?