That is truly a good question. Hypothetically speaking, there may be a gift that has been sitting within my hakama this entire time that I have yet to give to you. I could, in theory, continue to keep it hidden. So it may have been an insinuation.

[He takes a thoughtful drink from his soda before setting the glass down.]

On the other hand, it is your birthday. I suppose social expectations would insist that I let you have it, despite whatever the situation may be.

[It's with a cheeky grin that he continues, fixing the were with a mischievous look.]

But then again, it is not often that I follow the social expectations of humans and demons are certainly not above bargaining and ransom to obtain what they want.