Edwards sudden change in demeanor surprised Mable, more so when his arm came around her shoulder.  She could hardly say anything as she was lead out of the alley, but she liked the idea of being friends...

"Alright," she agreed hesitantly, "that's fine, but only if we really can be friends.  And you whistle that song again for me later.  Even if you can't teach me, maybe my brother can, but I want to remember it.  I can most certainly whistle, by the way.  Just not yet."

Light and noise hit Mable all at once as they left the alley, and she took the opportunity to remove Edward's arm from her person.  "Happy birthday, if it really is by the way!  What do you wanna get to eat?  I'm not sure what's around here, I usually eat at home, and I'm new to Whitby.  What's your favorite food?  Mine is candy."