[So, so painful. Even worse than being explicitly deceived is the knowledge, constantly, of the desires hidden in everyone's hearts. Of the motivations behind each and every action. Of the conniving and the deception, but also--the hopes, even heavier than outright cruelty.

Nobody can be blamed for having thoughts that are not honest. Everyone does, sometimes.

But she doesn't want to carry it anymore, either. And thus, the bird--honest and sincere, a kind gift just for the sake of making her smile. The kindest gift she's ever received.]

... I guess so! Of course, even if it's not for pure motives, it's still a nice gesture to give someone a gift, so I should keep that in mind too.