Eclair Cookie ignored the paper balls that bounced over his head.
It was probably Vampire Cookie just being bored in the Kingdom's monthly meeting, and since Espresso Cookie found a good excuse to be exempted, Eclair Cookie was the next best person to mess around with.
"Psst! Eclair Cookie over here! " Madeleine Cookie whispered behind him. "Eclair Cookieeee!"
Eclair Cookie gritted his teeth as he began to listen to Gingerbrave's speech. Patience of a pure saint, that's what he wishes to keep.
'A few more whiny noises and then silence' Eclair thought.
"Eclair!"
"What?!" Eclair Cookie whisper-yelled, eyes wide as he saw the Knight Commander signaling to him.
"Espresso Cookie's birthday is next week."
Eclair squinted, fixing his monocle.
"What about Espresso Cookie's birthday?"
"I was just wondering, what comes to your mind when you're giving him gifts?"
"Ah.. well I'm actually giving him nothing." Eclair Cookie said, turning around to tune to Gingerbrave's presentation,
Leaving a confused Madeleine.
As soon as the meeting ended, Madeleine Cookie trailed Eclair Cookie as they made their way to the Jampie Diner's hall.
"You must got to get him something!" Madeleine Cookie huffed, "He's your best friend!"
"Pardon me Ser Madeleine, but if you must be that concerned why won't you get him something?" Eclair asked as he sat down.
"Well, I j-just don't want you to look like a bad friend! That's all." Madeleine Cookie returned, smiling. Now it could've been immense energy used during the long walk, but Eclair Cookie had a sneaking suspicion that it is not the reason Madeleine Cookie's face flushed.
"Right," Eclair Cookie responded dryly, grabbing a tray for his Bear Jelly Burger.
"Right!" Madeleine Cookie pleaded "So what's the budget?"
"Mm.. zero coins!" Eclair Cookie stated, a smug expression of sarcasm painted on his face.
Madeleine Cookie frowned. Eclair Cookie paid no attention to the series of complaints and pleads and headed over to a table
"Okay, maybe Espresso Cookie would appreciate a homemade gift, so I suggest we make something tonight at my adobe!"
"Tonight?"
"Yeah, I have some modeling clay and maybe some paint lying around in my garage!"
Eclair Cookie opened his mouth to say something but Madeleine Cookie stepped down on his shoe sharply under the table.
"Hello," Espresso Cookie said, setting his tray of Fluffy Omurice down, Eclair Cookie put his other shoe above the muddy one as comfort, but made room for his colleague.
Eclair Cookie couldn't help but that there was way more space on Madeleine's side of the table, and Madeleine noticed too.
Eclair was about to ask how was Espresso's day but was interrupted by the two already having their own conversation.
"So you skipped the meeting to actually nap for once and now it's mandatory for you to work the Toy Store?!" Madeleine scoffed, "What a great kingdom this is.."
"Yes, however, it is reasonable to be disciplined for such a sorry excuse such as napping," Espresso shot back, "I'd rather the Toy Store than dull unproductive hours of sleep."
