"To see how you react," Eli answered with ease as he petted Shannon's hair with his free hand. They were both still new to each other in this part of their relationship and Eli wants to examine everything to see how Shannon would react to things and know what things to not do again. This was no exception. "I don't need to use anything with you, considering my powers, but where's the fun in that?"

He tugged on the collar lightly to bring Shannon closer to him, kissing him on the forehead as he does. "Besides, I like doing this, using all of these items instead of draining myself with my powers. And you like the leather, don't you?"