[When Cisco blurts it out like that, Eddie blinks a few times, licks his lips, and then glances downward, avoiding eye contact. Of course Cisco would be horrified at the prospect of being stuck here, but Eddie has no choice, and the truth is, this place could absolutely be worse. It's not perfect, and it's not home, but it's also provided him with a familiar job and decent prospects at a relatively normal, new life. It's a little unnerving, a little gut-wrenching, to realize that his best option is the worst for someone else.

And Eddie carefully pushes that thought aside. Focuses on what else Cisco is saying because he can't focus on that part of things. Keeping a smile on his face, he nods, and listens, and holds the smile in place until it starts to become real again.]

Oh wow, I bet the CCPD appreciates the help. Same with the Perimeter Guard, I mean, I know how much of a genius you are, you and everyone else at STAR Labs.

[The last question wipes away the last hints of Eddie's smile being forced, and he grins at Cisco, open, unabashed, eyes bright.]

Because you and Barry and Caitlin are usually the ones who know where all the really good places are. My turn.