"A sign that you're at all connected with Winter would be nice. You're neither here nor there on the spectrum." Reynard sighs. "I shouldn't be surprised. This is what staying in space for too long does to a person. You need a reminder of festive spirit."

But he likes Jim, so he won't outright curse him to sympathise with the Season... He will, however, give him a Winter gift. Waving his hand at the captain as he talks and using a little magic to encourage some part of Jim's past to reappear. Family, or maybe long lost friends.