"I don't require a pen for those, it's child's play," said Eddie breezily. And then pursed his lips, watching Katurian with widening eyes. Perhaps fearing another display of extremely subtle tears. "But something to amuse myself with nonetheless, thank you Katurian. This will only make it more amusing, won't it?"

Edward was not particularly good at showing gratitude, especially when showing gratitude for unexpected reasons. He had been joking, when he inquired over gifts to Katurian, hardly actually believing himself a recipient on his company's mind.

He coughed, then glanced around the room.

"As you can see, I've had a hand in amusing myself quite a lot."

A pause -- and then, recognizing the perhaps mischievous ambiguity, hastily added: "The riddles I mean. Obviously."