[--elliot. leo glances at him for a moment (approach him carefully? approaching him at all? no, what are you saying leo. of course. approach him. yes.), and yes, that distracts him and earns him a cake in the face.
well, with all that's been on his mind, it's not a surprise that he got hit. he's thankful that it was just the side and not his glasses, because then he would have to clean them.]
Be careful, Elliot. [it is your fault he got nailed. just... a hand to get some cake off of the side of his head.]