[Wow, Totsuka is actually really impressed. This is the sort of fury that can only be inspired when the person in question really cares about the thing they're screaming about, right? He can't remember the last time he got angry about anything. (Totsuka please don't admire the guy screaming in the bookstore...)]

I don't see how standing in line will get you answers any faster though. [Totsuka says, mildy and without the fiery RAGE that everyone else in the store is probably feeling right now. Even while he says this, his eyes rest on a particularly SAD AND FRIGHTENED LOOKING LITTLE GIRL WAITING IN LINE WITH HER MOTHER... Elliot doesn't seem to be a cold savage... Maybe he can use this. Also, this little girl is hella cute. He squats down and effectively pulls her into a brief conversation, with her mumbling but eventually answering Totsuka's questions. Whether or not Elliot's paying any attention to Totsuka the Loli Whisperer, Totsuka straightens up and taps him on his shoulder regardless.]

Are you sure you don't want to move to the side? [earnestly!! and perfectly framed by the wibbly eyes of the girl behind him] Ellen's really looking forward to buying her picture book. And I'm sure she won't take long, right?

[THE LITTLE GIRL JUST LOOKS SCARED but also hopeful as she nods... while gazing up at Elliot...]