[ Of course Harold would get him a boat. Well. John can't imagine that's not what this is. He's standing on the dock in the chilly February air, water gently lapping against the hull, and Harold's voice in his ear. ]
Is this your gift?
[ It's not a thing he can really transport, so he has to assume that Harold really did get this for him, but it's a cautious question anyways. He shouldn't just take for granted that Harold wants to give him these things, like so many things he's given along the way. And what does he have to give back? What can he give Harold in return? He has a sudden idea, remembers his conversation with Maria, but he wants to hear Harold's reply first. ]
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Is this your gift?
[ It's not a thing he can really transport, so he has to assume that Harold really did get this for him, but it's a cautious question anyways. He shouldn't just take for granted that Harold wants to give him these things, like so many things he's given along the way. And what does he have to give back? What can he give Harold in return? He has a sudden idea, remembers his conversation with Maria, but he wants to hear Harold's reply first. ]