The gestures, when observed, are very specific. And odd - people normally don't move their fingers in that manner, so it must have taken some practice. The other thing that's immediately noticeable about the young man is his completely, ridiculously affected presentation. He has the air of some sort of shabby, down-trodden former prince, almost as though he were some grand actor playing one. He doesn't seem to be hiding anything - the fact that his manner seems completely put on doesn't seem the slightest bit embarrassing to him.

Also, he has very nice cuff links.

"You look tired," Eliot explains, gesturing with his cigarette before putting it back in his mouth. "There's a certain droop to your eyelids, though I suppose that could also be just your unfortunate anatomy."

Eliot definitely knows something about unfortunate anatomy with his weird, crooked mouth, though funnily enough it's not terribly noticeable when he's speaking, if only because his mannerisms are so theatrical.

"I always imagined marriage would be exhausting. I personally don't believe in the institution for myself, far too many potential compromises, and once one starts compromising on personal habits, what's next? Fashion sense? Taste in art? Wine? No, thank you."