Eddie keeps his eyes down, turning over thoughts in his head. "I was safe," he'd said to River, about Myra. But... had he been with Myra because she was safe, too? Both of them hiding behind the other in turn?

"As friends"... he has called only a handful of people 'friend', at home. But they weren't all the same kind of friend, were they? Does Angel have to be held at a distance like--

No. He refuses to even think that name. Not now.

He raises his eyes again. And addresses Angel, "Next time there's a party... if you like... I'll ask you to dance." He amends, after perhaps too long a pause, "As friends?"