Disclaimer: see first drabble.

This, obviously, was written at Christmas-time. It was for the 'gift' challenge.

Look what I got you, darling!

The occasion? It's Christmas. I know that doesn't mean much to you and maybe it doesn't mean so much to me, either, but it's the time for gift-giving.

No, of course I'm not trying to make something up to you. A gentleman can give a lady a present without such base motives.

Well, I am a gentleman sometimes. Anyway, I haven't done anything you wouldn't like. Honest.

Really, you are the most suspicious - ! Just because I want to give you a new coat of paint, Pearl, doesn't mean I've been seeing other ships!