"You also said your birthday had passed. I'm simply giving you a belated gift."

There's a mischievous glint in Qui-Gon's eye--the look of someone who's used to playing with and sometimes outright breaking logic for it to serve their advantage. To his credit, Qui-Gon (usually) means well with said mental gymnastics, and this time is no exception. He continues to hold the ties out, patient as always.