Finding relationships is never hard for Elias, it's keeping them that is difficult for him.

Though right now, you is the longest relationship he's ever been able to keep. She's a wonderful person and he wants to be with her for a long time. Maybe forever, but it's too soon for him to be imagining things like that.

He's staying with her after being deployed for a month. He's watching her make lunch when he gets up, approaching and hugging her from behind. "Want some tea?" He whispers.