Hoping

Justin keeps his eyes on his notes as Dalton's tone grows rougher. He hadn't known what to expect, so there was no surprise but it didn't make the atmosphere comfortable. He'd only said what he had because Dalton had said it was lonely here without Scott. Apparently Justin had misread that one though. He holds his tongue as Dalton finally answers his question, though the assumption he'd ask which order those things went in made him a little irritated.

"By Hope, I'm assuming you mean his girlfriend." He grabs a pen and writes a couple notes. He wouldn't comment on these things... he'd let his mind mull over the information for a while and keep his thoughts to himself. It was interesting though, the things Dalton had listed. Justin wondered if others would say the same or if answers would vary.

Turning his head a little to study Dalton for a moment, Justin finally gets to his feet. He'd had more questions, but he was clearly not wanted in this office. "Thank you for your time, Dalton. I appreciate you pausing your work to talk with me." If he wasn't on the job, he'd have a few extra choice words to say, but he refrains. He picks up his folder again and gives Dalton a nod. "I may come back sometime, but if you'd prefer, I can call beforehand to give you a heads-up."


Eli grins as he dismounts his bike to join Scarlet. "Mmm... stealing you away sounds like an adventure I could handle. We might have to try that one sometime."

Slinging an arm over her shoulders, he leads the way inside and they settle down to eat a quiet lunch filled mostly with smalltalk.

Eventually though, Eli knows he has to get back to work, so it's off again, but this time to the shop. Parking in back, he takes Scarlet to the far bay that was open. Walking behind her, he puts his hands over her eyes and guides her in the right direction. Knowing that most of the other guys were still at lunch, Eli knew he wouldn't get in trouble for playing around.

Stopping in front of Scarlet's bike, Eli lowers his hands from her eyes and waits for her reaction, hoping beyond hope that she liked it.