Elliot looked up, startled by the sound of Callan's voice. Somehow, despite waiting up for him, he had missed the other's return home. He gave the vampire a sleepy smile and placed a marker in his book. After setting it and the plate of apples to the side, he quickly gathered up the drawings that were scattered around him. Elliot hadn't actually realized how many attempts he'd made, but stacked them all together regardless.<br/><br/>"Thank you... I figured now was a good a time as any to try and get back to it..." He answered getting to his feet with everything in hand he looked the vampire over in an attempt to gauge his mood. Callan didn't seem anymore cranky than usual, certainly less hungry than he had been a few hours prior. He did not look any less tired, but hopefully he wasn't still angry after a walk and a meal.<br/><br/>"I'm sorry about earlier... I wasn't trying to insult you... I just... I don't know you very well yet so things are kind of confusing..."