If Luke was quieter than usual, it could be explained by the fact that Sean never shut up. That, and the fear he was losing a major chance with Shelby to this upstart who would be gone in a few days. A few long days. Tables were pushed together as those present collected for dinner, and Sean grabbed the chair next to Shelby's, entertaining her, making her laugh. Luke didn't make her laugh so much. He wasn't the comedian Sean was to start with, plus he was sulking. Sean stole the show.
Luke's quiet demeanor could be attributed to Sean's incessant chatter and his own anxiety over potentially missing out on a significant opportunity with Shelby, especially with Sean's presence looming. The prospect of losing Shelby to Sean, who was only temporary in the scene, weighed heavily on Luke's mind, making him feel even more dejected.
As the group gathered for dinner, Sean easily captured Shelby's attention, filling the air with laughter while Luke sulked in the background. Despite Luke's attempts, he struggled to evoke the same joy in Shelby, largely overshadowed by Sean's charisma and humor. In this social setting, Sean effectively outshone Luke, leaving Luke feeling increasingly sidelined.
