The group had piled into the building before Edwin's words could reach them, assuming that the rain hadn't already drowned them out. Letting his waving hand drop, and placing it into the pocket opposite of the other, he made his way into the parlour as well. He arrived just in time for the mayor to start her speech, while he found a spot in the back of the room. He listened intently to her words and those of the detective. When they both had finished he took to observing the people he would be working with.

He thought for a moment that there may have been something in the shadows. A faint shape, slight hints of movement, but he wrote it off as his mind playing tricks on him. His attention was next drawn to the goblin questioning his purpose in this expedition. Then to the kind elven girl, and the hound assisting her. She seemed to be a bit of an oddity among this group of theirs, but the one that really got his attention was the dog. It's behavior coupled with the rune on it's head implied the involvement of magic. An involvement made more than an implication when it began to speak. "Fascinating..." The word slipped out from under his breath. He would have to speak to the girl when the meeting was over. Then the man in the shadows proved himself real, moving from his position, stating the facts of their current subject. Next was the golem, another subject of interest for him, but again, something that would have to wait.

Then the well dressed man with the antlers, Mr. Ghurst apparently, proposed a plan to split into two teams, to which the detective agreed. Edwin closed his eyes, leaning back against the wall in thought. To search the depths for whatever mysteries they may hold, or to investigate the city and it's workings. It was a hard choice, but one that was made quickly. Removing himself from the wall he spoke "If I may, I would like to claim a spot on the subterranean expedition. I imagine it could lead to quite the adventure."