You recognized me and so did a number of others. Was not nearly as good a costume as I thought it would be.

[Edgard shrugs and strokes his beard.]

Grew back very quickly though. Like you. [Edgard smiles.] didn't seem like you were unconcerned in the moment. It was hard for you, I could tell.

[After all, Edgard understands feeling forced into looking a certain way. He pauses a moment.]

Maybe you should keep it. But, if you're going to be older, you must also be wiser. I should know.

[He crosses his arms over his chest and nods definitively.]