"Don't forget the leather jacket," Derek says flatly. "It's a very important part of the aesthetic."

They both face him, both of them giving him their attention, and Derek can't help but to feel flattered and awkward all at the same time. He lets out a huff of laughter at Patrick's words and shakes his head in fond amusement.

"Nah, the overall deduction for emotional baggage would ruin my chances," he quips, but he does smile softly over at Patrick. It feels kind of-- good, actually, to talk about her. "Thanks. But really, we can talk about something else."