Elijah needed to grade papers, something he didn't actually mind as a college instructor. At least it didn't involve students, which helped ease the tension in the original. He slipped the papers into his briefcase and left his apartment, needing a change of scenery. The Original wanted a strong hit of caffeine to help him get through grading.
When he arrived at Starbucks, he ordered his triple shot latte, using the app to pay and collect the stars. What, he didn't have unlimited funds here and Elijah wanted to use the least amount of compulsion in his day to day life.
Looking around, he groaned, not finding an empty seat. In the words of Bekah, bloody hell. Finally he noticed a table with space and a silver-haired man he didn't recognize.