Oh, you didn't have to do that!

[ b-but if she insists too hard on that, maybe he'll start to feel unwelcome. so she swallows back another apology, chasing the words back down her throat and gives him her best try at a smile. ]

Thank you for being so thoughtful. So, um-- I--I can make us some tea to have before we'd start, if you like? A--and I was thinking, we could try and brainstorm some ideas while we drink. You're here to help, so I thought it might be nice if some of the decorations had some of your touch as well...