Eddie was ever an observant man. Nelson's surprise, then flooded relief, did not escape his eyes. Nelson thought Edward had purchased him for the deputy mayor's own pleasure, and it appeared to be quite the daunting predicament. He acted with a quick gesture, leaning close into Nelson's ear as he walked over to Gilbert.

"I would have destroyed you," he whispered behind a sneer to Nelson, before turning his full attention onto Gil. His demeanor transformed within that slight motion, his smile now warm with charm.

"A present, for your amusement. I have my stipulations, of course -- you will attend a brunch with Captain Metropolis. He will be accurately uniformed. I thought, perhaps it would be a nice," he waved one gloved hand, as if breezing the details to swarm. "Release for you."