[Based on her description, Edward is picturing an enormous country estate.]
You must have been quite the important family in your area, to have such a large estate. Did your family have any ties back to the Old World? I might have known or been familiar with your ancestors.
[Because of course her family came from the UK.]
He may. [Edward sighs.] The last time I received a letter from my mother, she told me he was pushing his claim to the family land and titles. Said he was doing it with my best interests at heart, in light of my injuries.
As though I'd been hit in the head instead of blinded.
[He doesn't want to talk about this. Quick, change the subject!]
Regardless. I never asked you, what is the world like in 2029? Do you have mechanical men doing everything for you, and everyone is able to live a life of leisure?
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You must have been quite the important family in your area, to have such a large estate. Did your family have any ties back to the Old World? I might have known or been familiar with your ancestors.
[Because of course her family came from the UK.]
He may. [Edward sighs.] The last time I received a letter from my mother, she told me he was pushing his claim to the family land and titles. Said he was doing it with my best interests at heart, in light of my injuries.
As though I'd been hit in the head instead of blinded.
[He doesn't want to talk about this. Quick, change the subject!]
Regardless. I never asked you, what is the world like in 2029? Do you have mechanical men doing everything for you, and everyone is able to live a life of leisure?
[He's joking, but only sort of.]