Kylo doesn't seem to know how to respond for a moment, straightening up slightly and a hesitant, curious look in his eyes. Compliments always seem so... out of place when they're directed towards him, even after all this time with people who might reasonably be expected to give them to him. In a way, it's almost uncomfortable.

He clears his throat, his own gaze flicking away just for a moment as well, but he shakes his head to dismiss the thanks as unneeded.

"It's true." That's the only reason he's saying it. Obviously. It's not like there are feelings involved or anything.

Uhh, anyway. To distract from the current topic for both of their sakes, Kylo turns his attention to the other unopened box and moves it towards her with one hand.

"A tradition for birthdays here," he mumbles vaguely, as if it will explain that there's a cupcake inside before she opens it.