Unfortunately or fortunately Elliot could not much relate to wanting to go against his family. He could understand, logically, that the bond was just another thing Callan hadn't signed up for. He quietly nibbled at the sandwich he had been presented with. Hearing that Callan didn't object to him personally didn't really make Elliot feel better about the whole situation, but it was something. Hearing out loud that Callan also though it was all a bit awkward was pleasant and knowing that he did enjoy their evenings together.<br/><br/>Elliot didn't understand why would couldn't be partners when the bond made them just that. If Callan was willing to acknowledge that they'd get there eventually then what was the point in making it difficult now? If he knew it was only an illusion then there wasn't much a point to fighting. Although, it didn't really matter if he understood the why, he at least mostly understood the what of it. That would have to do for now. Elliot would let Callan do whatever it was Callan needed to do to feel okay with the arrangement, though he couldn't quite help feeling like he was a glorified pet. Really he should be happy that nothing was expected of him.<br/><br/>"I'm sure not everything they do is something bad to fight against... They are your family after all?" He eventually responded setting half the sandwich back down on the bedside table.