Have developed a friendship with a provider
who will be coming to my town next month.
This will be our second gettogether.
She  has asked me what I might like for Valentine's.  I am unsure as to how to respond.
Would like to say that just having her present will be more than gift enough--but does this sound convincing?

Do not want to give an explicit type answer, on the other hand, uncertain as to the nature of a gift that would be deemed appropriate.

Any thoughts?  Your input would be most appreciated.
 

This is personal.  There could be funny sexy responses like "something warm and wet", or something very funny that could be easily taken wrong like "your heart", to something totally materialistic.  Can't resopnd without knowing the personalities.

I'm not kidding.  It demands a bit of her time and thought.  But it's cheap otherwise.  And no matter what she ends up saying in it - it will mean so much for both of you because it's personal.

Do you want this "friendship" to go anywhere beyond business?  Proceed with caution if you do.  If not, keep it light. This is from my personal experience.

maybe she just wants to hear you say the words "victoria secret catalog", lol.  

Or.... maybe this is an opportunity for you two to explore some romantic moments.  I'm presuming she is a GFE type, who aims to please, and is trying to draw you out a little.

how about this -- think of your most erotic fantasy, emotions and situations, the whole gamut.  think of what a perfect valentine's date would be.... then completely forget about it as it will never ever happen like that.  plans are made to be broken.

ok, good.  Now, just inch forward carefully, towards that ideal with her, and her ideals, and see what's mutually possible.  It never hurts to just ask!  just be prepared to be terribly let down.  god forbid, your dreams should come true.  So be careful what you wish for.

a sense of humor and/or amnesia on valentine's day is almost too much to expect.  valentine's day is such a setup.  it begs questions like "do you like my hair" "do you think I've gained a few pounds" "don't you love me" "will you be with me forever"...  

and isn't this january?  If you've got time to prepare, then how about a weekend at the Madonna Inn?

Thank you all for your input.  Couldn't help but see the connection to some recent related threads.  Still giving some thought to your excellent ideas-ultimately my response to her may combine elements of your various suggestions-i.e., a card and a visit to this area's equivalent of Madonna's Inn (although
Dinner at a place of her choosing is already a given).  I think the direcion of this 'friendship' will definitely be clearer after
this visit.  The Valentine's aspect is incidental
since the February trip was already in the works,
and I was the one who initiated the tie-in by alluding to  the 'V' word.  Nonetheless, can't deny the unescapeable emotional impact that it will add to the scenario.
Again, thanks..