Affirmative -

"Affirmative," Elias said, his stomach already preemptively turning. It tasted like a salty garden, but the genuine beam of joy on Mrs. Gable’s face was a flavor he hadn't expected.

Should there be a he has to face with his new attitude? affirmative

"Affirmative," he replied. During the meeting, his pulse raced, but his ideas landed. For the first time, people weren't just looking at his charts; they were looking at him. " Elias said