"I told you nothing of the sort," Edgeworth replied curtly. His heartbeat had quickened as the nightmare moved, his breath halting in anticipation; when the nightmare didn't deliver on the implied promise (save for a few delicate gestures that only served to heighten Edgeworth's awareness of the loss of contact) a sweet frustration had reared up in his mind, lending an exquisite strain to his voice. "But if I had, I would expect you to put at least a bit more effort into making me enjoy it before you gave in. It isn't like you to shy away from a challenge."

Yes, he did hear that hint, and no, he didn't intend to make it that easy for his partner.