Kalla was offended. Maybe. Slightly. She didn't care.

So her face back into something of a scowl. She didn't NEED his approval. Or Garrick's. PAH.

As it was, she moved forward and kissed Garrick's cheek. "Looking well, Cousin. Fiji was just the ticket, yeah?" And she saw the package... was it for HER. She was clearly the best cousin EVER. She deserved gifts.



Garrick returned Kalla's cheek kiss and held her at arms length for a long moment. "Look at you. So pretty, little lady. And heading off to Hogwarts. I don't think I have ever been so proud!" The last was meant to be slightly sarcastic. And he wiped a fake tear from his eye.

And yeah, he had something for her, but the package was for Benjy.

And he had something for Blue... if he could find her. :/

Patting Kalla he turned to Benjy, smile wide. "Well we only just got back and settled. Only to leave out again tomorrow. Sorry I didn't get to visit with you." And yeah... he held the poorly wrapped package out to his cousin. "For the train ride. And something of an early birthday present."

Because he didn't forget.

There was a care package. Lots of food. And a book. Also the gift. A peace offering of sorts... a framed picture of the two of them as kids. Seated with both their fathers by a Wizard's Chess board. It was one of the few photos Garrick had of that time frame. And he thought Benjy could do with a reminder of better times...