Edward flattened back to a wall to stare at her as she'd followed him. He hugged it to his chest and scowled a bit. "I like being alone! It works!" She just wasn't getting it. He made sure no one was looking around then leaned in close and whispered to her sharply.

"You're daft! But fine, I'll let you! But if you tell anyone, I'll take your ear!" He opened the bag in front of her. There was coins! Enough for a new sweater or shoes, easy! But who wants that ? He'll spend it on food! Or maybe a nice little pen knife. It'd definitely make him seem scarier.

He shook his head wondering where her family was. She definitely seemed the type to have one. She was way too naive to be thinking she could be safely alone with him. "It's just a whistle. It isn't like ..a real song. I don't know!" Was she mocking him.