As Earl almost shrieked at him, his tears streamed down his cheeks, and watching the sight further drove Edward to the edge.
He quickly started wiping those tears with his handkerchief, his voice still laced with concern and panic, "I-I know…and I am really sorry for teasing you, bunny. B-But think of that as payback for what you did to me, o-okay? It was just payback!"
"Payback for what!?"
"Payback for kicking me…especially in front of that silver-haired punk."
All of a sudden, the usual playfulness in Edward's voice had dropped a little, making him pout slightly before Earl, who was still huffing from getting agitated.
"I didn't like when you treated me that way before him…which allows him to get the upper hand over me."
His sulky words felt confusing to Earl, but he could already feel a slight hint of jealousy in those words. "Treat us on the same level, bunny. I am perhaps stronger than him, so…if you're having a hard time…you can rely on me too."
