[For some reason, he wasn't expecting the way Taako touches his hand and tangles their fingers together. It seems very gentle, for someone he's just met recently, surprisingly touching, reassuring. Exhaling heavily, he lets out a little of the tension, and when Taako says he knows the place, Eddie squeezes his eyes shut for a moment.

The teleporting experience is not really what he was expecting. He'd kind of figured it would be like getting squeezed, or that he'd have to move through something, but instead, the two of them are just suddenly standing in the middle of a rooftop lounge or restaurant. It's under the open sky, and there are plants everywhere. Tilting his head back, Eddie looks up at the sky and smiles a little, gives Taako's hand a squeeze and then lets go of it, a little regretfully.]

Perfect.

[Licking his lips again, he glances over at Taako, and even if the elf has always seemed like the type to joke off emotions, Eddie finds himself compelled to say something. So he does, quickly.]

Sorry for freaking out a little. I'm not a big fan of being trapped places. Bad experiences. Thanks for the rescue.

[A little breath, and he tries to put on a joking tone.]

So, handsome, can I buy you a drink?