Through the transparent darkness of his sunglasses, Edric tracked the newcomer, as a smile played about his lips. Perfect...by the way the fellow dressed, Edric surmised he knew at least a little about the street and underground elements here, and that's just what Edric was seeking. The day he needed defense was a proverbial wintery day in Hades, but information was valuable.
Rising to his feet and removing the sunglasses, he made an obvious figure of himself, as there were only a couple other, much younger people in the gardens. Silently, he waited for Spike to approach, knowing he would at least brush up against the sunlamp-light. If he flinched, then Edric would be satisfied, and they could move on to business. He simply wanted to know what he was dealing with first. It was all in the bargaining.