Dropping that wince a moment later, he tries to sit up straight and put up appearances that he's not as half-drunk as he really is. Which is pointless, all things considered, so he shrugs and slouches again.]
Well. Aside from her having my undivided love and attention, and my showering her with gifts and tokens of appreciation...
[That does sound like Edgar with any woman on any day ending in -y, but his voice gets a little serious shortly thereafter and he adds--]
...I wouldn't treat anyone else the same way. Minor compliments and smiles, sure, but she would be the only one I'd love.
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[Don't punch him, don't punch him!
Dropping that wince a moment later, he tries to sit up straight and put up appearances that he's not as half-drunk as he really is. Which is pointless, all things considered, so he shrugs and slouches again.]
Well. Aside from her having my undivided love and attention, and my showering her with gifts and tokens of appreciation...
[That does sound like Edgar with any woman on any day ending in -y, but his voice gets a little serious shortly thereafter and he adds--]
...I wouldn't treat anyone else the same way. Minor compliments and smiles, sure, but she would be the only one I'd love.