cullxn:

❝...Demetri.
      what a pleasant surprise.❞

                      ( which, as implied by his tone,
                        means exactly the opposite. )

        ’ The pleasure is mine. It is quite
             unfortunate that the others don’t
             share your enthusiasm,  Edward. ’

                  (  a twist of fate, a rush of rebellion.
                               perhaps today he’ll say yes to the
                                                                —— invitation.  )