There was a beat, and then Will laughed and got up, going over to Elijah with his hands out. “Ohhh I never knew you felt that way,” he said, giving Elijah a big wink. “You certainly have a way with words to win a man over. Of course I’ll be careful. Careful is my middle name. You won’t be seeing the last of me.” For more reasons than one, of course, but he wasn’t about to explore that avenue of discussion. He tapped his temple. “I’ve been paying attention, my friend, don’t think I haven’t been.”