If it was better, then Eli wasn't going to ask about why he wanted them back on. Maybe later when Shannon's back to himself completely he'll ask, but for now it doesn't matter. Anything that gets Shannon to wind back down into his normal state of being is fine by him, especially if it involves him helping in that regard. It stops him from feeling useless like he has been for most of this.

"I'm glad to hear that." His voice does have a hint of relief in there as he wraps his arms around him once more and rests his head against him. "I'll fix this, all of it. So rely on me for the moment, okay?"