If one was expecting a negative reaction from that question, it thankfully didn't come to pass. If anything, Edgar sputtered into a surprised giggle that eventually grew into raucous and, let's be honest, somewhat disturbing laughter before he had to calm himself. Ahahah, whew! Goodness...

"Please excuse that...ahem, outburst, but no, we are not affiliated with such..." He tapped his fingers on the table to find the right word. "...naïve idealists. However, we do exist on the same metaphysical plane, if that is what you were wondering."