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Edward’s attempt to cover up his disgust did not seem to make it past Pallas’ keen eyes. 

[color=f26522]"Edward, is everything okay?"[/color] She asked, with genuine concern. Oh what a lovely thing it was to be fussed over by a woman as kind and true as she. Though she may not be noble by title, she is surely noble in heart, Edward thought. 

Nonetheless, he had to play his part, so he smiled and raised his eyebrow quizzically. [color=6ecff6]“Whatever could you possibly mean? The music? I was merely stricken at his masterful rendition of Galeas and Griselda. It just so happens to be one of my favor--”[/color]

THUNK-- the sound of a blade piercing into wood silenced the tavern, and Edward stood perfectly still, not moving an inch as he listened to the exchange between Ealdwine and the oddly colored girl. One thing he knew, at least, was that his former music instructor was as cocksure as ever. Even when faced with flying knives. 

As the music began playing again, Edward resumed his cover up. [color=6ecff6]“Well as I was saying, dear Pallas, Galeas and Griselda is a lovely piece of music, and it would be a travesty not to draw attention to this wonderful bard’s performance,”[/color] Edward stated with a strain, lying through his teeth with a smile. The last thing he ever wanted to do in life was praise Ealdwine even for an apt choice in wardrobe.

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He turned to Milo, who seemed to have been ignoring him this whole time.

[color=6ecff6]“Ah! In another short order of business, I must apologize again to you, dear Milo. I’ve not yet introduced myself,”[/color] Edward said. [color=6ecff6]“My name is Edward Hart-Ellington, heir to the Hart Ellington nobility and estate. Pleased to be at your service.”[/color] Edward removed his hat, and bowed, thinking that perhaps [i]this[/i] would help the girl brighten up. Who could resist his irresistible charm? No one, that’s who. That’s why it’s irresistible, Edward mused amusedly.