[Ed paced around in the driving rain in front of the crystal, huddled up in a raincoat. He was never much of a fighter, and some Job slapped on him with a few combat skills in its arsenal wasn't going to change that. He was worried about the safety of the other Heroes as much as he was worried about the battle coming his way. But, he still turned out to protect the crystal anyway, since he'd feel too guilty if he stayed behind in his shop while everyone else risked their lives.

In his round of pacing, he stops near Lydia once, trying to hold still for a few moments.]

I wish there was a way of getting in touch with the rest of them. To find out how it's going, you know? Waiting like this is pretty nerve wracking.