Hey, what a funny thing to hear someone else say, he feels the exact same way, Randvi!

Edward coughs a few times, staggering a bit with each one, but manages to stay on his feet. One hand clasps his middle while the other stays hovered close to his face, though not daring to directly touch the angry red skin around his eye that pangs with sharp, white-hot pain. He concentrates on taking deep breaths as directed, before he's slowly, slowly trying to reach for his cap.

"Thank you. I'll be all right, I just need to... gather myself. And then deal with this. Learn what caused the quarrel — there may be retaliation..."