That use of “gift” always amuses me, considering the origins of the word. In Old High German, Danish and Swedish, “gift” meant a dose of something poisonous.
It appears he realized that resistance is futile a long time ago. Brings to mind Helen Rowland’s famous explanation that “A husband is what is left of a lover, after the nerve has been extracted.” I’m sure she’s expecting the same kind of compliance from Sophie/Priscilla.
If I had one of these, I’d probably name it Pussghetti.