Edgard takes the phrase 'within the hour' quite literally and doesn't rush. When he steps through the door into Flint's office some time since the crystal has passed, but it is still technically within the hour.

Edgard opens his mouth to speak, looks into Flint's face, and shuts his mouth again. There is an awkward pause where Edgard isn't sure what to do.

"Well, here I am." He finally says, a little lamely.