The next thought that went through Gibbs' mind was how it was nice to talk to someone who didn't pressure him to talk about his feelings or to use more words. He could be himself for a moment and just enjoying his coffee, while getting to know someone. It was a nice change.
"A little over two weeks myself" he responded, nodding his head slightly. "It certainly was a change, especially arriving without my team. It feels odd to not go to the office everyday" he added.
"History and Ethics? Sounds interesting. Any particular time in history?" he asked, wondering if Elijah had a specialty and if he knew much about the wars during that time period. Being a former marine, he knew more than his fair share.