Learn what, sewing? Tailoring? How to clothe yourself properly?

[ all things that he imagines the guy could use some help with, and it's not like his request was very specific. eliot's offer on the network had been rather broad itself too, and there's really no knowing what exactly cap's long lost boyfriend is expecting here.

especially with that furtive gaze and lack of self-assurance. ]

You're making me let the cold in, you know. If you just stand there. It's much warmer inside. [ does that count as gentle enough coaxing? eliot can't even tell. he doesn't seem very likely to suddenly gun eliot down though, just conscious of acquainting himself with a stranger.

at least, eliot hopes that's the case. ]