[...oh, Ed D: his expression turns to one of sympathy and... apology. he's been dealt a rough hand, hasn't he...]

...No... making a cute girl cry is an absolute sin, you know that? Especially one who cares about you so much.

[yeah, yeah, he knows you don't like the headpats-- so have a lightly teasing hair ruffle instead.]

But... at least she got to see you all flesh and blood like 'a real boy,' ah, Ed? [poor kiddo.]