[He gives a firm shake back. Then he notices that the pattern of calluses on Jason's hand is... familiar. Distinctive.
Side of the index finger. Knuckle of the middle finger. The palm of the hand.
Gun calluses.
He doesn't let his hand linger before pulling back.]
I'll drink to that. [He jokes. He clinks his bottle against Jason's and drinks.
Jason doesn't look military. He could be a hobbyist? But now that Eliot's paying attention, he sees the way the kid stays aware of his environment. Eliot took the best seat at the bar to keep track of the people around him. Jason's is second best. He's beginning to suspect that isn't an accident.
It doesn't necessarily mean anything. It's not even that suspicious. Jason could be a street kid, or in a gang, or have a tough home life. But when the pieces get put together it's enough for Eliot to take note.
He leans back to settle into his seat. It also gives him a better look at to check Jason for potential hidden weapons.]
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Side of the index finger. Knuckle of the middle finger. The palm of the hand.
Gun calluses.
He doesn't let his hand linger before pulling back.]
I'll drink to that. [He jokes. He clinks his bottle against Jason's and drinks.
Jason doesn't look military. He could be a hobbyist? But now that Eliot's paying attention, he sees the way the kid stays aware of his environment. Eliot took the best seat at the bar to keep track of the people around him. Jason's is second best. He's beginning to suspect that isn't an accident.
It doesn't necessarily mean anything. It's not even that suspicious. Jason could be a street kid, or in a gang, or have a tough home life. But when the pieces get put together it's enough for Eliot to take note.
He leans back to settle into his seat. It also gives him a better look at to check Jason for potential hidden weapons.]