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But him I assume you mean me? *raises an eyebrow*

*clears his throat* Um, yes... Sir. I... ah.

Sir. I can't say I'm a gentleman, boy. *smiles a little*

Edward will do.

Well, you called?

As the father of my girlfriend, I'd say you deserve the respect of being called Sir, but if you insist...

I did. I... *turns bright red* As you know, Adrienne's birthday is coming up and I... *turns even redder*

*nods a little* I do insist.

*watches him curiously, raising an eyebrow* I do...and you? Out with it!

*nods*

*does not flinch, no matter what it looks like* I'd like your permission to... *finishes in a rush* askhertomarryme.

*blinks slowly, trying to school his features and manages it well as only he can*

You want to... ask my daughter...to marry you *raises an eyebrow*

I do. Very much so, Si... Edward.

*frowns, feelings rising in him; possession, slight anger but others like...pride, yes, he felt pride*

And she wants this? You've just met each other.

*raises an eyebrow even more, there is seriousness is his voice but just the slightest hint of teasing in his eyes*

I don't know if she wants it or not, Edward, I thought asking her father's permission before asking her was a good idea. It's very traditional, but fitting, I believe. *really looks at him and kind of smiles* I love her. And I know she loves me. I don't want to marry her next week, or even next month, but I'd like to ask her...

*looks at him in return and nods once*

Then you have it. Though if you're anything like that other guy? I will kill you, and I won't let Adrienne stop me this time.

You make her happy, you know? And that's the only reason why I'm giving it to you. Because the look on her face when she talks about you...

You better keep her happy, boy.

Thank you. And I'm nothing like him. If I were, I would give you permission myself to kill me.

I do try, Edward. I'm glad that you can see it.

I absolutely will do. *smiles* Thank you. *holds out his hand*

He will get what's coming to him eventually *smiles a little, but there's something cold behind his eyes*

I may be a lot of things, but stupid isn't one of them, as I keep telling my wife.

*takes his hand and shakes it, smiling just a little* Good. Then we'll get along just fine then.

If you don't do it, I will... *smiles back, the look in his own eyes very similar. He REALLY doesn't like that Adrienne was hurt*

I'm aware that you aren't, Edward. And I'm sure that Mrs. Hyde also knows.

*smiles back* Good.

*notes the look in his eyes and smiles a little, nodding* I always finish what I start.

Yes, I'm sure she knows too. Though she does like to tease, often.

*nods once*

Here I am!

He's not that scary, provided you know how to approach him.