"I'll help you chart the island tomorrow."
She turned towards him, surprise awash in her eyes.
"Is this my birthday present?"
His grunt was her confirmation.
Her eyes returned to the mountainous terrain in front of her. It would probably take 2-3 days to chart it, even with help.
As if she had voiced her thoughts out loud, the stiff man next to her remarked, "I'll help until you finish."
Not bothering to tear her eyes away from the view, she nodded.
Arm resting on his katanas, he turned away and disappeared into the space behind her.
It might not have seemed like a thoughtful present to the unconcerned, but she knew, and he knew, that there was nothing more important than their dream.