Edwin had relaxed almost immediately at the agreement, and couldn't help but smile at the derision in suggesting they just ignore everything else, nodding, "Yes, that's the idea."

That smile softened at the kiss, even despite how tired he was, nodding and half-leading, half letting himself be led down the hall, dragging Charles through the door to close it behind them, "There. Just us for the rest of the night." His brows both lifted, "Now I can't promise that we'll get very far, but I should still quite like to kiss you, like this, while we're still able."