"What do you think of this bag?"

Ugly bag, but he doesn't think to say that. Maybe afterwards when it's in your hands he'll have earned the right to mock it. He's very focused on your phone, trying to show he's paying attention. You can tell exactly when he's seen the fake notification when his mask flickered from a '^^' to a couple of exclamation marks.

"Whatever, I'll buy it, sure." He breathed quickly as he'd cross his arms. But he's quick to lift his head to meet your eyes, leaning in a like a curious cat.

"So, who's this Joshua? Why's he asking to meet up? Brother, tutor, plug?"

He's praying it's any of those.

"Clingy therapist, probation officer...?"