[At the very least, it wasn't a no. Pleased that grains were added to his hourglass of life, Edgar settled down on the rickety cot in the cell and waited for the captain to return with her decision.
He hated having to bargain that way, even if he had little choice otherwise. Edgar wasn't the type to manipulate others -- especially women -- to work things into his favor. The pendant was of obvious sentimental value and like him, she did not want certain truths (or rumors) exposed. Holding both over her head rubbed him the wrong way. No matter her decision, he planned to apologize profusely when this was all over.]
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He hated having to bargain that way, even if he had little choice otherwise. Edgar wasn't the type to manipulate others -- especially women -- to work things into his favor. The pendant was of obvious sentimental value and like him, she did not want certain truths (or rumors) exposed. Holding both over her head rubbed him the wrong way. No matter her decision, he planned to apologize profusely when this was all over.]