His smile goes hopelessly fond. She's on top of the world and so wildly vibrant with it that he can't help but be a little enchanted by the pride and energy bleeding into her voice.

Elliott doesn't know what else to do than let her hold onto him and bask in that same radiance. He thinks if they were anything more than friends, he might kiss her, but he goes scarlet at the thought.

Instead, he tugs her just a step closer with both hands on hers.

"I can't wait to see it," he says, still red-faced but earnest. "You're going to be great."