"Iris."

Eli is now completely convinced she is harboring some massive crush on a friend. But he suddenly realizes Iris is new to town, there aren't a ton of names he's heard her mention. He gets this horriffic thought that maybe--

"You know I'm gay right?" Eli asks with a small smile. He had never mentioned it...but he knew he was touchy feely. He hoped he hadn't given the wrong impression. "Wow. Was that completely egotistical? Just slug me if it was..." He goes for another celery stalk.