Edward's eyes follow Aiden's gesture, "I quite understand, I've only just gotten my bearings, yet so many remain unmet."
Shock played briefly across his eyes when he heard the phrase Pricus followed by Black. "Her poise is admirable. I've no doubt you also carry yourself well, even if against preference." The man exuded natural charm, part of why Edward approached. And yet his words are careless, confidence backed by talent?
"I agree, of course, more comfortable to dwell on a subject of mutual interest with just two." He paused. Now to find what we shall dwell upon, "How are you enjoying the City of Trees, Mr. Whitney?" Edward stole Thomas's phrase, it has a nice ring to it.