Ric thought about that, as he walked. He thought about Elijah's challenge and the kiss and the way Elijah was always touching, stroking, or straightening some inanimate object. He even thought about his own perception of Elijah as 'asexual', or celibate.

The last thing he thought about was Elijah's age, and how long things had been going 'on' with Klaus, at least so far as he knew.

He waited until the path widened a bit, then moved up beside Elijah, and... slung an arm across his shoulders, heavy and warm, and with an utter lack of fuss.

He was Damon's best friend. If he couldn't figure things out, he wouldn't be.