"Edmond?" Nico sounded a little surprised. Then, she seemed to realize what was going on. "Oh, it's nothing. I'm just telling you that I'm going out on a date with my boyfriend. You guys can do whatever you want. There's breakfast in the fridge. You guys can eat it if you're hungry. I'll be heading out now."

After saying that, she didn't seem to want a response. I heard the sound of her footsteps getting further and further away.

Edmond did not reply to her. ...