I think he got it

I think IP14 understood what I was saying because he has not called me since. That's two days. I guess it was clear what I said, or maybe my reaction to his gift, or maybe my failure to give him something on vday, all made it clear what I was feeling. There is some disappointment that he did not call, but that is just ego wanting to score. I am confident the outcome is right, but want to protect the friendship so it doesn't have to be awkward. The plan is to call tomorrow, Tues night, because I was going to be in his area Wed night, although we made no real plans. See, that was part of the problem.