Neither Eddie's tone nor demeanor changes, though now his gaze is on Aimery, and his smile pulls into a smirk. "Only an hour or two a day, hm? Are you going to need a moment to think up new excuses for avoiding your friends, then?"

He leans forward and rests a hand on the edge of the table. If he were in any position to make unspoken threats, this would be when he would imply it. This would be when he'd give Aimery the chance to appease him. But, he's not in that position, and so the mask of good cheer is strained.