And just as he was considering continuing his venture, Edgar found himself jarred as someone collided into his shoulder. Surprised, he turned on his light, keeping his hand over the bulb so that the illumination didn't ruin his eyesight.

Well well well. She wasn't Celes, but she was a very welcome distraction.

"I beg your pardon, Miss," he said formally. "Clearly, standing where you could run into me was grave misjudgment on my part. Are you all right?"