[Like Vanyel, Edgeworth, too, was not the type to seek making a romantic connection with anyone, for the same reason as the other and many more. In fact, he tended to personally spurn the idea of romantic relationships, viewing them as naught but a waste of time. His earlier comment was lighthearted, and at this time, he really did not think there was anything amiss - there was still a lack of decisive evidence to point to any one purpose, after all.]

...Indeed. Now that you mention it, Geoff, I could only wonder in terms of technological advancement our respective places on the timeline. Gauging that will allow me to refrain from making references with the expectation of having them understood.