It was always interesting watching Shannon take in his surroundings, especially in this situation. That was why he went silent instead of automatically praising him for doing as ordered, wanting to let him notice the change of clothes for himself instead of showing it off. He noticed when Shannon smelled the leather and smiled, standing up and moving back in front of him.

"You stayed right where I left you. Good," he said evenly as he bent down and ran a gloved finger down the side of Shannon's face, almost as if he was petting him. Eli then grabbed his chin and tilted it upwards so that he could look at his face. "Stand up. You're getting your reward."