["Wow, thanks." Just like Peridot always says it. Is that really the correct way to give thanks for gifts? It's not just her? He might have to remember that...]

Or something. [Nod. Smile. Pluck at the sheets.

...]

I'm transferring. [There it is.] No need to throw me a celebratory going-away bash to sing the praises of all my accomplishments, [he chuckles and winks, immediately moving into a joke before the news can really sink in,] your friendship was thanks enough.