Closing the folding screen behind him, Adrien took in a deep breath and collected his thoughts. "Val", he called, watching his own hands untie the sash, "you -- you know I can't afford this, right?".

"Please, don't worry about it", Val replied from the other side of the screen. "I am buying it for you".

"I thought you would say that", Adrien commented with a simper as he opened the sleeve buckles.

"I want you to have it", Val replied. "Take it as a present from me... Wear it for your exam".

Adrien held still. His stomach sank.