Who was he to refuse what were sure to be delicious cookies? Elliot carefully took one from the plate and took a bite of it, unable to keep from smiling. He managed to remember to swallow his food before speaking. "These are really good, Mace." The milk wasn't necessary, though, and he politely declined it as he looked over at her.
"...Do you know Josie Allen?" he asked after a moment's pause.