He shook his head for a moment and then continued to explain. "It's a promise that I'll always be your friend and that I'll always be here for you. But inside that box is the potential for us to be more than that, and if day ever comes that you're ready for that to happen, all you have to do is open it and I'll know. That light will burn for as long as I'm able to keep that promise - to wait. Either way, it's a choice that's in your hands now and I'll respect what you decide to do." Having explained what the sentiment behind the token was, he took a breath and put on an equally formal facade before gesturing for her to join him at the table. He was obviously going to let her just brief him on the situation and respond as necessary.
