Elijah felt heavy from the serious conversation. He hadn't meant to but it was clear family was a lot to Zechariah and he loved that about him. He could understand how deep family was and perhaps that added to the loneliness he felt. He was grateful when the other talked again as he'd began to fear an awkward silence would permeate their evening.

"Oh?" He looked very surprised. As a godfather he'd be... almost like a close uncle to the kids. He'd get to be around a lot as they grew up, if Zechariah allowed it which feels like he would. It would be the closest he'd ever get to being a father.

A smile came to his face as he wasn't sure what to say. "R-really? I mean... if you're both alright with it. How could I say no?"

Elijah nodded at the more serious conversation and pretended to be unaware of the waiter for a moment. "Yes but people don't believe that any more. So perhaps it's best to let it go. It'll just be considered another silly untrue article in that rumor rag. I feel like it makes me seem defensive if I argue and try anything against her ." And she was related to Ben. Could his family spare much more drama at the moment?

The voice made him instantly turn towards the waiter and he immediately looked to Zechariah wanting the master to show him how it's done.