Edwin believed his bonfire idea was going over well but to have Naomi agree helped ease more tension. Hosting the gathering outside was beneficial to all, in his opinion, as it meant no one could be trapped within the enclosure of his home. No literal traps could be sprung and there was more space and freedom in his yard. People could roam freely and danger would likely be sensed before it was too late. Edwin suspected some of the weaker and younger vampires in the group wouldn't have attended if escape routes weren't easily come by.
He gave a light laugh and shake of his head. "I'm not really one for the nightlife. Well, in terms of clubs and parties. My nature has otherwise made me all about the life in night otherwise. I'm not against it but there are a couple in my Family that are more about the bustling city life and all it has to offer and less about farming."
He paused for just the briefest of moments, wondering how much Rafe already dug up about him and if Naomi was trying to get more out of him. But her intentions were still sincere and he didn't need to brush against her mind for that as she had freely given information about how she came back into Rafe's life. Besides, Edwin didn't think he had that exciting of a life and certainly couldn't think of anything that could be used against him or his Family.
"I was raised on a farm in my first life. Not that far from this region actually. But I haven't had much need of those skills since so I'm a bit rusty and apples are new to me. There's quite a lot to know about this business!" Edwin gave another laugh, a tad embarrassed at confessing he'd been spending a lot of time studying the profession. But he hadn't run the business into the ground yet and Naomi had complimented the cider so it seemed to be paying off.
"Dance? I'm sometimes known to do such a thing," modern day dancing wasn't something he thought he was good at but his master had drilled all the styles of old into his head from early on. Sometimes those lessons helped him in modern times but other times Edwin floundered or was simply confused by what people thought counted as dancing nowadays.
"But I would be honoured to have a dance with you, Miss Naomi," Edwin held out his hand for his guest to take. He knew he was being unnecessarily formal and polite but that was a part of who he was and he didn't want to slight anyone.
He gave a light laugh and shake of his head. "I'm not really one for the nightlife. Well, in terms of clubs and parties. My nature has otherwise made me all about the life in night otherwise. I'm not against it but there are a couple in my Family that are more about the bustling city life and all it has to offer and less about farming."
He paused for just the briefest of moments, wondering how much Rafe already dug up about him and if Naomi was trying to get more out of him. But her intentions were still sincere and he didn't need to brush against her mind for that as she had freely given information about how she came back into Rafe's life. Besides, Edwin didn't think he had that exciting of a life and certainly couldn't think of anything that could be used against him or his Family.
"I was raised on a farm in my first life. Not that far from this region actually. But I haven't had much need of those skills since so I'm a bit rusty and apples are new to me. There's quite a lot to know about this business!" Edwin gave another laugh, a tad embarrassed at confessing he'd been spending a lot of time studying the profession. But he hadn't run the business into the ground yet and Naomi had complimented the cider so it seemed to be paying off.
"Dance? I'm sometimes known to do such a thing," modern day dancing wasn't something he thought he was good at but his master had drilled all the styles of old into his head from early on. Sometimes those lessons helped him in modern times but other times Edwin floundered or was simply confused by what people thought counted as dancing nowadays.
"But I would be honoured to have a dance with you, Miss Naomi," Edwin held out his hand for his guest to take. He knew he was being unnecessarily formal and polite but that was a part of who he was and he didn't want to slight anyone.
