[It's almost a good thing they're stuck here, then, because if Cisco were to run off just now, in the middle of this conversation, Eddie would probably be a little devastated, even if he didn't show it. Considering he's in the hospital, in pain, and disoriented on drugs means it's hitting him a lot harder than it would normally - he's already compromised, already struggling, and now this on top of it? It's a lot.

But he doesn't consider any of that Cisco's fault. This is...honestly probably things he should have known. Things he should have talked to Taako about a long time ago. Unfortunately, Eddie is fully aware that he likes to live in denial, likes to put things off as long as possible, but that doesn't mean that he actually does anything about it. And now it's biting him in the ass yet again.

Tilting his head back, he closes his eyes and sighs, sounding more exhausted than anything else as Cisco explains that it's none of his business and why Taako being an elf means there's no future in this relationship. After Cisco finishes speaking, Eddie's quiet for a moment, then opens his eyes.]

It's fine, Cisco. It's not your fault I'm apparently really bad at talking to people about important things when it's scary. I know what you meant to say, and I really appreciate it. I just...I guess I missed the memo about elves aging differently than humans. I never read or watched Ring Lord or whatever that big fantasy thing was.

[He licks his lips, and shakes his head, swallowing hard.]

And seriously, I cannot believe I'm in a situation where I'm kicking myself for not getting relationship advice from a fantasy novel the size of a cement block. God.