Actions: Talk. Examine. [Hit].
You attempt to strike Elias Farthing, but he's more capable than he seems! Without any lubrication, you feel a cane force its way into your rear!
GAME OVER.
Sorry, I just immediately thought of a point & click scenario with him. That, or a RE4 Merchant gimmick; instead of having a bunch of guns under his coat, he just has burgers, shredded seafood and energy drinks.
Anyway, I'm definitely looking forward to how this all plays out!