Anthony had to tell himself that this was not a date. "I...okay, then. I don't really have anything against it," he decided. "though I feel like I should be the one to thank you for being my friend despite my issues." He laughed quietly, making it obvious that this self-deprecation was yet again a joke, not ready to open the floodgates to the compliments he could basically hear coming. Elijah was very predictable in that regard.

"I'm sure we can find something to do, though," Anthony said, gesturing vaguely with his hands. "but, honestly, just spending time with you would be enough, really."