Though there is something to be said for the indignity of such concentrated attention being paid to the inseam. It's professional, perfunctory, and transitions briskly to the next, but still.

Ellis' eyes find her in the mirror, a moment's scrutiny breaking as his gaze flicks up and away.

Is he meant to be entertaining her beyond the obvious entertainment value inherent in his present predicament?

"This isn't permanent."

True to form, there is no specific tenor of apprehension in the statement. But it can be extrapolated, when set against all the rest of this outing. It's a cautioning word, yes, but it's also a minor form of wishful thinking. They won't be here forever. What comes next may likely be less fraught.

Or he can hope, anyway.