[Elliot makes no reproach, hoping Leo won't notice how his eyes soften and there's a dusting of pink on his cheeks. Elliot can't avert his eyes for long, attempting to keep his face carefully neutral and failing. He ends up having to bite the inside of his cheek, scowling in concentration as he gauges Leo's reaction. Is the coffee good? Is it even adequate? Elliot didn't really take the job seriously, but he immediately regretted that when Leo ordered. He should have paid more attention to how the baristas made the coffee.
But this is nice. Elliot stops gripping his sleeve, impressed and surprised.]
...Good. This place needs better literature. What's it about? Some weird subject?
no subject
[Elliot makes no reproach, hoping Leo won't notice how his eyes soften and there's a dusting of pink on his cheeks. Elliot can't avert his eyes for long, attempting to keep his face carefully neutral and failing. He ends up having to bite the inside of his cheek, scowling in concentration as he gauges Leo's reaction. Is the coffee good? Is it even adequate? Elliot didn't really take the job seriously, but he immediately regretted that when Leo ordered. He should have paid more attention to how the baristas made the coffee.
But this is nice. Elliot stops gripping his sleeve, impressed and surprised.]
...Good. This place needs better literature. What's it about? Some weird subject?