He couldn't help but kiss back, though it didn't help when Shannon started quoting Dr. Suess, which caused Eli to groan softly in disbelief. Of all the things he picked, he went with that? Sometimes he had to wonder about his boyfriend and what exactly went on in his head on a normal occasion.

"Sorry, I'm used to having to deal with idiots who would try to crack it instead of somebody smart enough to know the consequences already." He ducked his head down in embarrassment before he distracted himself from his mistake by reaching out and touching the whip alongside him, fingers sometimes brushing over Shannon's hands. "It's nice and sturdy. Well made from the looks of it, but I'll have to test it out in an open space before I use it on you though."