[Edward winces at that, the mention of Caroline and how he wanted to bring her to Great Inagua and... That seems like such a lifetime ago. Two years, Edward. Promise me. It's been more than two years. Kidd's not wrong, but he doesn't like that particular wound being poked at.] Jaysus, Kidd, you know how to hit a man below his belt. [He's silent long enough that it might seem like he's not going to comment any further.] I have been gone a long time. I doubt she would want to have anything to do with me. It's best if that particular fantasy is left behind for the time being.

[But it's obvious that it's something he wants. A home, a family, one day having the means and appropriation to take care of all this.]

Not yet, at the very least. [He grins back at her before dropping a wink.

Good mood ruined then. He could snap back, and honestly, the words are on the tip of his tongue, his finger pointing directly at her, but nothing comes out. He holds that position for a moment longer before sighing loudly.] I don't wish to understand, but you and yours will never give me any peace. [He glances at her before nudging her foot off the table.] I didn't mean for it to happen that way, Mary. I didn't know.