Chuckling as well, Edward nods despite the fact she can't see him. She might be heading in the right direction - it's not immediately clear, and she did solve his puzzle box; she's not an idiot like most people are - so he keeps on with his preparations. She'll hear the faint clink of something glass being set down as he moves about. "So young to be so self-aware. And I'm sure earning all your peers' attention."

Nothing they had in common at that age on either point, but this is an instance where he's willing not to talk about himself. "I'll improve that line for next time. But I hope it doesn't impair your feelings on my selection for us."

So she knows he has more than the game planned, even if it's reward enough for Edward. He doesn't get people willingly playing often enough. "Although you will need to pier at your next key for that."