"You've chosen a good career if that's what draws your eye." Costumed hero types weren't so far off that image in some cases. There was plenty to enjoy there - even without that preference, there's something enticing about more than a few of them.

Humming noncommittally, Edward doesn't argue about the wine. He is snobby, as she puts it, about that and many other things, always aware of his image. No surprises there, given the effort he puts into his wardrobe alone.

"Governor's Island? Why would you think that?" There's a note of disapproval in his voice, although she has part of the answer. It's something, so- "No man is an island, but I do believe your ignorance is artificial." Like a certain artificial island where the American Ballet Theatre had been performing recently. He hopes she appreciates the hint, he doesn't usually offer them in his games.