With Julius’ forbidden knowledge, Ludger pictures himself at Raven’s side, and… he’s there teleported there in less than a second. Though given how he showed up, he should explain before Raven freaks out, “H-Hello! Um, you might already know me if you’ve visited Julius’ Tomato Specials. But in case you don’t, I’m Ludger, co-owner of Nii-san’s food stand!” He gives the older man a bow in both welcome and apology.
“Anyway, I didn’t come here to spook you. I actually wanted to give you something before we both left! It’s my thank you for putting up with my crazy family–” For some reason, he can feel an intense stare trying to strangle him, so he add a small addendum, “W-Well, Rideaux isn’t exactly part of the family, but he somehow snuck in with us and we were supposed to keep him in check. It… didn’t really work out…”
“But I’ll stop rambling. Here, your present for being one of the most cool-headed, yet friendly person I’ve met!” The box Ludger hands Raven is shaped like the animal, except it’s got a couple feathers to resemble Raven’s signature ponytail. When opened, he’d see… a Askan Ray Single Malt Wine, courtesy of Hors’ finest winery from thousands of years ago.
“There’s only about 10 bottles of this in existence, so we were saving it for a special occasion! And I think with all you’ve been through, I think you deserve this and more.”
“Thank you for being you, Raven!”
Spooking Raven was quite the understatement when the young man basically materialized at his side. His hand immediately reaching up, and clutching his chest like Ludger was about to cause his blastia to fall right out.
" woah—! ya need ta put a bell on yerself or somethin' if yer goin' around scarin' people like that! "
He gave a few nods as Ludger explained who he was. Oooh, right. Julius, the guy who had that stall that not even Raven was brave enough to face. He laughs.
" ahh so yer the infamous younger brother, yeah? "
Raven stops when Ludger mentions putting up with his family, and he's quick to wave him off. He'd gotten pretty used to crazy with his own little found family, and the man he kept at his side. Trying not to grimace at the name of Rideaux, but brushed it off none the less. In the end, no real harm really done.
Ludger surprises him again when he springs the gift out on him. Reaching out to take it in his hands, and give it a few tilts to examine it. He couldn't help but smile and laugh at the very notable resemblance.
" well, ya didn't need ta go as far as that, ludger, but I appreciate ya nonetheless. "
He opens it to peer inside and his eyebrows raised. Well— what a gift indeed! He'll share this with Alexei once they were back home, he thinks.
'thank you for being you, raven!'
Raven couldn't help the shocked expression that fell upon his face before it relaxed into another easy smile.
" thank you, ludger. for the gift, and for bein' apart 'a this unique experience in spring rise. perhaps i'll see you and yer brother around the next time. "
