( Eddie keeps a secure grip on Vax as he helps him along, but enough that if Vax really wanted to he could slip away. The mention of the diner catches Eddie's interest and he raises an eyebrow. )

I was actually about to head that way myself, but no, I managed to miss out on all the fun. ( His eyebrows furrow as he considers what Vax is saying. His worries just melted away? Just like that? )

When you say your worries went away, you mean it was like a good distraction? ( He's still new here, but something about this place does give him the creeps, so he feels like he has to make sure. )