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[He doesn't expect it, really. He thought that maybe Elmott was shy, or maybe he could wait inside, or maybe he didn't want to be with him where everyone could see them. And he gets it. Despite how he talks himself up, Yan Qing knows he isn't the best option out there. He also knows that he doesn't have to push for anything Elmott doesn't want to happen. Not now, and not when one wrong move can put Elmott in danger. So Yan Qing doesn't pick him up or wait for him. Maybe museums bore him anyway.

Then their shoulders touch, and it takes Yan Qing a full second to realize what just happened.]

Hahahahaha! [The laughter is way too loud to be natural.] So you came. Yeah, what he said! Uh, I'll pay...

[He fumbles for his device. It takes him a while longer than it usually does. Where'd he put it again? (It's in the back pocket he doesn't check.)]