Edwin gave a half-startled, breathless little laugh, shaking his head, still looking more than a little off-balance, but definitely coming around, blinking over at Charles again at the question, "I..." He shook his head again, "At the risk of repeating myself, it's an entirely unexpected relief."

He was still trying to collect himself, mostly surprised that he'd managed to stay so during their official meeting, "I suppose we should give Crystal an update, and then..." He opened his mouth only to close it again, shaking his head once more, a little bit like he'd gotten caught on the movement, some sort of nervous tic, mind going too fast to realize he was still moving, "Well, after that I really did mean what I said, earlier." There was a blush cresting the tips of his ears again, even though he wasn't saying anything explicit, or even that racy, it was just the thought of it that was causing the reaction.