Anthony was definitely not ready for Elijah to return, but obviously had no choice but to accept it, going to eat as if what had happened had never actually happened. He was more comfortable with pretending that, than he would be were he forced to confront Elijah about it.

Anthony was a...bit surprised at the offer, for lack of a better word. "I mean, if you want to," he stuttered, "but...uh, don't let me keep you from your work. Or anything."