Elijah was confused to put it simple. He'd felt foolish letting his heart try to move so quickly and let his thoughts be known, only to be dismissed. It had reminded him he was never meant to find someone and had recalled his old ways to be forever a bachelor once more. But then the letters... the mixed signals he got made him curious.

He said he'd be supportive though and he did really want friends. So he kept his word and arrived at the Italian restaurant, reminding himself over and over it was just a friendly outing. Zechariah wouldn't take a man he liked out on a date in public, for the obvious reason and he was engaged! He loved this woman, and Elijah told himself he was okay with it.

When he'd managed to get to the front of the line. He realizes he didn't know completely if he'd used his real name. But then it was a friendly dinner, there was no reason to hide! He was right and was shown to the man who looked handsome in his suit that only had a little color that drew in his eyes. He felt embarrassed he had only the one suit, but who could afford two? And have a good enough reason to need it.

Still, he wished he could have dressed as sharply as the man before him, even if it wouldn't look nearly as good on him.

He took his seat and managed a small welcoming smile. "Thank you..for ah... inviting me. It's nice to..have an excuse to go spend time with a friend. You look fantastic." He said trying to be nice and not be mistaken for flirting.