He couldn't help a quiet chuckle. Eli probably didn't have a lot of experience with that, but James wasn't about to point that out. Nor would he mention that he himself has had plenty of practice. Even though he's divorced, he's still a man with needs and desires so, it's not like he's been celibate all this time.

"I'm usually really good at breakfast, too, but I wasn't prepared for a guest." Usually his only morning company was his daughter when she stayed here. And since it wasn't his scheduled time, he didn't really have the groceries to make a nice breakfast. Therefore, he set a mug of tea and a bowl of instant oats in front of Eli instead.

"Do you need any milk or sugar?" For the tea.