[ Well then! He blinks back genuine surprise, sitting up a lot straighter and regarding her with new understanding. This is an Elena who not only achieved her dream but also got to live it every single day. That wide-eyed stare melts into a grin, and he can't quite help teasing her back in return: ] I don't know, doc – it's got a nice ring to it.

[ But he's a little nervous about saying anything more in public, so he takes a couple of seconds to encrypt the feed to the best of his ability. ]

I should've made this private earlier but.... I didn't tell you because it hasn't happened yet. You would've been the first to know.