[That wins a grin, sharp and bold against his purpled high collar. His eyes dance over Bradbury's face.] Is that it then? You're looking for what might satisfy me rather than what could engage you?

Why, Bradbury, I ought to be flattered. You're trying so hard to impress me, aren't you? [Not necessarily true, but Eddie knew such words would have some irking weight to them. Getting under Bradbury's skin was an increasingly appealing goal, if only because of those recent events where the bodyguard had saved Eddie's own.

It was hard for Eddie to forgive kindness, even kindness wrought from duty.]