She hasn't misinterpreted the tone, and indeed once he sent out gifts, he returned to paperwork and thus has been somewhat distracted from any significant thoughts on his birthday.

He arrives, a few minutes later, in a slightly threadbare grey sweater and dark slacks, but there is a fluffy red scarf around his neck and shoulders. Even in the apartment, he's been feeling the chill of winter, and the slightly odd scarf has come in handy. There are also reading glasses perched on his nose, but when he belatedly realizes he's wearing them still, he removes them to pocket along with his PINpoint. "Afternoon..." The old Tiger looks distracted, a little tired and drawn, but his mood seems bordering on pleasant, or as close to that as he ever is.