Elle absolutely takes the hug. She squeezes him as tightly as she dares, trying to convey all the care she feels without saying it out loud. She knows the "saying it out loud" part can scare him, so she won't do. Not right now, at least.

She follows him to the workshop. She's seen him coming and going, but has yet to check his space out for herself. She was busy trying to get the Yetis to help design and build a vape all while hiding it from Dan. They were not easy to convince.

Elle opens her mouth to respond but the words never make it out of her mouth. Instead she inhales sharply and brings her hands to mouth. She's speechless.

After a few moments she manages to say Dan's name, but nothing more as the tears that had been building in her eyes finally spill over. She doesn't give a fuck if it fits yet, it's beautiful.

"I can't-- what the fuck?" she says with wonder. She moves forward and hovers a hand over the fabric, almost afraid to touch it. With her other hand she wipes her eyes. "This is-- this is-- I don't even know what to say. I don't even know where to start.

"Dan... fuck, I can't believe this. It looks so fucking good," the words feel clumsy, but her silver tongue is failing her. She doesn't know how to express her genuine wonder and awe, especially without being too much.