#i thought it sounded as cute as 'meebo' sO I HOPE LUDGER LIKES IT 👉👈😔

[ednaeflowers]

❛  That would definitely happen,  ❜ she says wisely, as if imparting wisdom onto him. ❛  Grampveid is just like a homeless bum: he could be anywhere because his whole personality 'blows.' Could take you weeks or even months to find him.  ❜ Since they're both traveling, maybe Meebo might've crossed paths with the lousy bum enough to offer Ludger a merciful hint or two. Maybe. ❛  Yeah, it better be. It's not often you get to associate with high class ladies like us.  ❜ Well, Lailah looks the part, but her sense of humor is ... really something. Still, Edna supports female solidarity. 

Midway reading, she is unamused at the 'cute' remark. She definitely made up 'Meebo' out of spite and a desire to see just how much it would annoy him because it's her duty to annoy him—and while the name does roll off the tongue for her, it actually hadn't occured to Edna that others would think it sounds 'cute.' Ew. Gross. Hopefully, Ludger doesn't tell Meebo that same thing or else she would have to sacrifice her umbrella to maintain peace and order. 

❛  Well, obviously Meebo is Meebo; Zaveid is Grampveid, but I prefer Perveid. Only they have those kinds of names because they annoy me, but if you really want your own nickname...  ❜ She takes a palmier and eats it, chewing thoughtfully as she idly watches Ludger add more ingredients into the mixture. She isn't sure what the last addition was, but the other ingredients remind her of... ❛  Okay, you can be 'Lurin' then. Those ingredients you just threw in could also be used for pudding.  ❜ It's an attempt at originality. Can't blame her for trying. Maybe the key to good nicknames is just spite. 

Still wondering about the phenomenon of how he can cook and write simultaneously, she is quiet at the next written words. She doesn't know what to make of that, actually. How do 'Meebo' and 'Grampveid' and 'Perveid' even shape her relationships? She made those up to annoy Mikleo and Zaveid, but she made up 'Lurin' because Ludger seemed genuine about wanting a name of his own. How do relationships come into play here? Zaveid knew her brother and she considers him a pest while Mikleo... Of course, he's Sorey's best friend, but she doesn't know where they stand; the line's a constant blur between the bantering and whatnot, ambiguous and unknown. Edna still has much to learn about interpersonal relationships, it seems.

❛  ...For you?  ❜ she replies steadily, with only a tilt of her head to indicate curiosity. Well, his name is a mouthful, so of course he must have some nickname variations already. That makes sense to her. ❛  So you already have some nicknames? Share with the class then, Lurin.  ❜

First Lady Lailah, now Lady Edna. Ludger's more curious than ever what's earned Lord Zaveid such a reputation among his closest allies. 'I'll hope so. Risking Nii-san sending search parties again if journey takes too long (￣ω￣;;).' And his brother's lies to achieve this never fail to piss off Chief Milla. Sends shivers down his spine thinking about it... 'But doesn't mean my time with you or Lady Lailah is any less than amazing! Happiest I've been in a while!'

And he isn't just buttering Lady Edna up. Ludger hasn't talked this much to people outside the clan in his life. It... felt nice. Almost makes him forget why he doesn't have much of a social life-- outside his volunteer kitchen work at whatever Inn's closest to his target.

While Ludger adds water, extra vanilla, sugar, and a 'lil chef's secret to his pot, Lady Edna explains "Meebo's" origin... sorta. The words behind it made sense, yet what exclusively made Mikleo a boy when Shepherd Sorey has to be around his age, if not younger than him, went unexplained. Perhaps it'll make total sense once he hears Lord Mikleo's side...? Nonetheless, he at least got some answers!

'Will have to meet him first before I can say. Don't want to form bad habits. But do think it sounds cute!' He can but wish he gets a cute punny nickname from one of his friends one day. Although he'll need to actually make friends first... 'Would like to hear what other nicknames you've come up with! Hope I can earn one. Be my first one ever! (♡°▽°♡)'

Oh, but he's getting too excited-- his fervent stirring almost made the mixture overflow. Ludger takes a deep breath, letting his emotions flow out to bring about the empty calm after. Then, he writes, 'Just wanted to know more about you. Nii-san says nicknames symbolize a relationship only the nicknamer and nicknamed ever share. And relationships shape us most! Did for me at least. (˶ˆ꒳ˆ˵)'