Yes, seriousness was definitely not suited to their conversations.

Edric wasn't sure what emotion ran through him when she went all Ice Queen on him—guilt, anger, spiteful, and annoyed were all possibilities, mostly because he didn't like the idea of leaving on such a sore note—but he was reluctant to push her further; she'd proven her temperament was less easygoing and more indignant.

"I was just looking out for your safety," he offered as his only retort, though in this case it was serving both as an excuse and a farewell. He leaned back against his desk, and, with a dramatic sigh, watched her walk towards the door. "Good day, Miss Lynch—and try to avoid Irvingly," he added as an afterthought.

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