Well, friendship helped me make it through the night. It's no small thing. You helped me to shelter, ripped your dress, and I got your sheets all bloody. You did more for me than most would do, Eponine. I told you I would repay you.

[And now that her hands are empty, he's handing her the dress. It is wrapped in fine papers, folded, but the fabric is like liquid, sequins catching the light, the color a fine shimmer of pastels. He wants her to feel fine, elegant, magical... every bit of the mermaid in it without having to be in the movie.]

Glasses are too much?

[Gokudera chuckles softly, his smile gentle.]

You're welcome.