[Edward dismissed the apparent subject of Jason's attention - he was letting the ploy and his own enjoyment of physical affection influence his perceptions. It would be foolish to think Jason was there for more than a job and maybe some degree of sympathy over his plight.

Snorting softly at the fumbling, he was about to turn to go find his car and save Jason the trouble of making an excuse to get away when the younger man spoke again. He glanced back in surprise, head tilting as he studied Jason. The company would be preferable to going home to his empty apartment to either work on his personal project or load up a game to play, and it had been some time since he'd eaten his quick lunch whilst poring over his work. He turned back with a deliberately casual shrug.]

I did offer you food. It would be unfair not to follow through after such a stellar performance.

[Even if Jason was just looking for a free meal, he hadn't been bad company in any of their previous meetings. If that changed with a more personal setting, that would help remind Edward that this was a practical arrangement, not anything else. And if it didn't, well, that would make future acts like tonight all the more convincing.

Stepping closer to Jason and the bike, Edward gave the latter a wary look.] As long as you thought to bring a spare helmet?

[Otherwise they were taking his car, no arguments.]