"This is for you." Austin gave her a large brown box.
Eva felt genuinely surprised to be receiving a gift. "I didn't prepare anything for you."
"You don't have to. You already gave me something precious on my birthday. This is just something small in return." Austin said with a smile.
She took the box and Austin looked at her expectantly, waiting for her to open it, so she did. Inside the box was a pair of brown boots that would reach up to her calves. Just as she reached for it, Austin placed his hand over hers and whispered, "Be careful. There are hidden blades in the soles and here..." He moved his hand to take the boots up for her to inspect more closely. "You can store your smaller weapons."