[ ah... he can't tell if that was a joke or not, but he chuckles either way. ]

Not from Leith, but think of it as "hey, that guy gave me free coffee. I should visit him again some time," kind of thing. [ then he realises what he just said probably sounds creepy, so he immediately takes a few steps back metaphorically. ] I'm not trying to pick you up or anything.

[ that was awkward. ]

Elster. [ force of habit, but he usually doesn't say his last name unless he really has to. ] I mean— Leo. Leo Elster.