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How do you go about picking gifts?

[ He's just going to dive right in. No real introduction, but Steve figures that most people won't care too much about who is asking this or why. ]

I'm sure a lot of you are better at this than I am, so I guess I need some advice. How do you find a good gift for someone that already has far more than you've seen for half your lifetime? Not that I'm aiming to impress anyone, but it'd be nice to pull it off.

[ He grins a little. Okay, so maybe he's trying. Just a little. But Steve is rarely the one that surprises anyone else. He just wants a chance at doing something cool for a change. Of course, he's realistic and knows this is unlikely, but he can try. ]

I'm in a little over my head on this one. Everyone else always has the flashy stuff covered.

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[angelic_archer]

Not exactly special or unique. Putting thought into it is the important thing with the person I have to find gifts for. Most people just get the obvious or the flashy thing, not bothering to think about who he are beneath the image he presents.

He appreciates the gifts that aren't expensive or ones that aren't based on the public persona.

[Pausing, Alec can't help smiling at the idea of getting Magnus a pet. It'd probably be one of the better choices he could make while searching for a gift.]

For Magnus, it'd be a kitten and he'd be thrilled with one if I brought him one.

If they like dogs and are okay with the commitment, then it might be a good choice.

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[ The specific example Alec has in mind makes Steve smile. It adds more character and meaning to his suggestions. He can see where they come from now. ]

Something not based on public opinion? No problem there. I'm more concerned that my idea of good might bore someone that's had meals served on gold plates.

And I dunno about commitment.

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[angelic_archer]

Did he care that dinner was served on gold plates? Being surrounded by luxury doesn't always make someone happy. Usually it makes you feel more isolated.

[After having to talk himself out of bringing home every cat he saw during the past few days, commitment has been something he's used as a 'no' to every cute fluffball he's been tempted to take home.]

You might want to check on that first. I think there's also more than just dogs and cats here that need homes. Maybe an animal that's not from your home world?

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I guess not as much, but that's less about the gold and more... It was complicated.

[ He doesn't want to speak of the past when he doesn't really know first hand. But he imagines that it probably was not a highlight for Loki. Still, comparing burgers and shakes to elaborate feasts feels lackluster at best. And Loki is pretty good at looking unimpressed by all things mortal. ]

Maybe. I don't know how he'd take to a pet. But it might be nice to have a companion he can talk to.