The smell wasn't actually what Shannon was expecting. He didn't quite pause, but his head tilted and he let instinct take over for a moment while he worked around the scent to get to anything underneath or around it. It was a good smell, but things were always better in proper moderation and Shannon wasn't sure how he felt about it being on just the wrong side of overpowering. He could tell there weren't many people in the store, but made note of where anyone was by sounds of movement or breathing, simply idling about being more telling than most might imagine.

Despite the initial surprise at having Eli separated from him, the following reactions and conversation kept him from freaking out about it. Something about Jackie was ringing off to him, the tone of voice particularly, but he couldn't put his finger on it. Eli didn't seem distressed at all and Shannon knew him to have good instincts, yet... there was still something nagging at him. Shannon automatically nudged his glasses up despite Lacey more than likely ruining the illusion they provided, then held out a hand and offered a polite smile in order to display his own manners.

"Gorgeous boy-slash-boyfriend's name is Shannon, by the way," he introduced. "Pleased to meet you, Jackie. So I've got you to thank for keeping him out of some trouble back in the day?"