Ekho was immediately judging Fredward after his less than amazing introduction.  Such trite rudeness wasn't enough to make her veer away though.<span style="color: Teal"><b>"Shy guy hmm?  That's okay, boys like that tend to be more studious and adept than their peers.  My name's Ekho, I start tomorrow here.  What's your name?"</b></span>She held the green apple out by the stem between two of her fingers over Fredward's prone form, waiting for an indication after her verbal cues would hopefully regain his attention.  To drop to him, or not to drop to him....<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>