"I don't have personal experience," Edward said, knowing that he had to keep his cool. Especially because Oswald decidedly wouldn't, not when the subject was mothers. He knew his friend and his over-attachment to his not all that sane mother.

"With moms or with whores?" Sea was wondering.

"Neither." Edward tried to look past them, tried to think of a way for them to get away. "It's nice chatting, Roman, but I'm sure you're very busy."

"That's Mr Sionis to you." Sea felt manners were important. "Maybe try 'sir'."