[No, it doesn't sound bad at all. It's different, but neither of them are really the same anymore, and the unfamiliarity is appealing as it means less to remind Elliot of home. He could focus on Leo, for as long as his friend needs it.

He has too much pride to avoid working though, not if Leo is going to.]

You can't just put random ingredients together. It needs to be edible!

[Elliot realizes his mistake too late. But then Leo's laughter is a melody to Elliot, and he looks at him and smiles. He wants to brush at his bangs to get a better look of his eyes, but he refrains.]

We should. You're not spending another night in the Library.