[Tessa arches her eyebrow. Well, she didn't expect this sort of reaction, to say the least. Given her awkwardness and the nature of the 'gift' itself, she didn't expect thanks. But this...rant? Well. What's one more surprise, at the rate her life is going lately, anyway?]

Sir, if you'd prefer not to receive it, I can very well find someone else.

[She tilts her head, considering him a moment, before speaking again, unable to resist commenting. She should leave well enough alone and yet, her urge to be a smartass, like herself, is immortal.]

For what it's worth, it does sound like you're compensating for something, though.