Maybe it was a gift from a close friend. Can't be gouging up the gift. The friend would get upset. Maybe a powerful friend. A patron. Gotta keep the gift nic

Maybe it was a gift from a close friend. Can't be gouging up the gift. The friend would get upset. Maybe a powerful friend. A patron. Gotta keep the gift nice to stay in good graces. Maybe it was part of his costume. Something to wag and fondle at aristocratic gatherings. Appearances are important.