Hesitating awkwardly in the entryway as Ella hurried into the kitchen, Jack's gaze swept quickly around what was visible of the apartment, lingering on luxuries he hadn't been in contact with in what felt like ages. The couch beckoned to him to sink onto the cushions, the television to absorb his thoughts and attention, the refrigerator making his mouth water with the images of the different foods it could contain... Jealousy and envy were the first emotions to strike at him, sprinkled with a dusting of longing, so strong that he struggled with the intensity for several seconds before he was finally able to shove the feelings into the back of his mind, putting A temporary lock around them so that he could deal with them at a later time. Blinking several times hastily, he finally focused is gaze on his hostess, His brain catching up with his surroundings and quietly informing him that she had asked him a question.

"I would kill for a shower right about now Ells, you have no idea." He chuckled. "I'm almost afraid to touch anything without one. And besides, I think your cat is telling me that I stink from the way he is avoiding me."