The first thing Edgar sees is a bear. A very big, very angry bear that lets out a roar that rattles around in Edgar's chest for a few seconds after the bear falls silent and instead throws himself against his cage door.

Edgar immediately looks around for Almondine in concern, only to spot her behind him in the hallway, having not even entered the room. She's quiet, but her stance is familiar and for a moment he wonders why she hasn't stepped in front of him. Then he follows her gaze and discovers she's watching Daine.

A flicker of concern races through him before he realizes that Daine has her back to him and appears to be comforting the bear. He's confused, but then he remembers: she can talk to animals. Edgar does wonder, for a short second, why the rebels even have a captive bear, but his train of thought is lost at Daine's words.

He feels a flare of annoyance at her tone and sets his feet. He might leave, but Daine is definitely going to explain what's going on.