The Perfect Gift

The two watched as various emotions seemed to have passed by their captain's head.

Eventually, the captain did gather himself and looked at the two of them. 

"Thank you." He just said, "I owe you one."

Gill felt very awkward with such a display of gratitude, "Boss, please—" 

"This is very valuable, I saved your life because it was my duty and you are my friend." Garan told him, "If you can truly let this go, I can promise to send you something of similar value when I can."

"Boss, you don't need—" he paused, seeing Garan's serious expression. "Sure."

For a moment, they thought that the captain would merge this second gem. 

It was just that…. Garan still didn't use it.

This baffled the two men.

"One for her absorption and the other one for wearing," Garan said, clearing their doubts.