Edgard keeps his foot right where it is. All precaution vanishes at the word lad.

"If you really want to know, mud is very good for you. It can solve so many problems. It's relaxing, it's good for digestion, it can cool you down, it can help your skin, its even good for your eyes.
C'est vrai, the healers use it, I've heard. And when you find yourself in an awkward situation you can just-"

Edgard stomps the bare foot as hard as he can and mud splashes up toward the man. "--use mud."