Let Them Eat Cake!

When Feliciano went into Ludwig's house, he was not expecting to see Ludovicus there. Not that there was a problem with it or anything. It just meant that Marcus was here was well!

"Ludwig! Hello, Ludo!"

"And hello to you, Feliciano," Ludovicus nodded. Truth be told, Feliciano thought the name Ludovicus was a mouthful. Certainly it was the same amount of letters as his own name, but that did not mean anything!

"I tolt you to knock," Ludwig said. Feliciano stared at him for a few moments before throwing his arms around him. Because of course Ludwig did not mean it!

"Lovino asked me to go through all of the cakes that Roderich made for him and I was wondering if you wanted to go taste testing with me because it'll be a lot of fun please Ludwig?" He squeezed him close and looked over to Ludo. "It's nice to see you again, sir! I've been taking really good care of your grandson for you! Do you like cake? You could come too!"

Feliciano liked Ludovicus, but he was never quite certain what to make of him. His grandfather said that the other was a big pushover, but Feliciano never really saw that. No, Ludovicus was not like Ludwig at all! He was not exactly certain what Ludovicus was like. Other than sort of distant. Ludwig was not distant at all! Actually, Ludovicus reminded him slightly of a trip to his grandfather's farm one summer when he was five...

"Feliciano... I..." Ludwig seemed to be at a loss for words. Probably because he wanted to come so much! Feliciano pushed a finger against his lips.

"Thirty two different cakes! Or forty. I don't remember..."

"Thank you for the offer," Ludo said slowly. "But I will have to decline. I just got in..."

"De guest room is just down de hallvay," Ludwig said quickly. Ludovicus nodded and rose to his feet. Berlitz immediately got up and followed him, while the other two dogs stayed where they were currently lazing.

"Glad to see you again!" Feliciano waved as Ludovicus left. Staring owlishly back at Ludwig, he thought about it. "Didn't he come in with grandpa?"

"Marcus vas here," Ludwig nodded. "But he vent to see Lovino..."

"That must've been why he called!" Feliciano declared. Funny that Lovino did not mention that Marcus was the reason why he did not want to go. Feliciano would have liked to know, maybe stop by after the cake testing! It would be absolutely wonderful! "Are you gonna come?"

"Ja!" Ludwig coughed, clearing his throat. "I mean... yes. I guess I will come." Trying to hide his enthusiasm? Failed! Feliciano knew Ludwig too well for that! He got out of Ludwig's lap and started tugging at his arm.

"Then let's go! If I remember, Lovino was supposed to be there around two!"

"But it's two right now!" Ludwig hopped to his feet and dragged Feliciano right out the door.

"Ludwig!" Not that he really minded. After all, Lovino wanted him to help with something!


Notes:

I think long sentences with no punctuation has now become an in-joke for me about Feliciano.

Ludwig very much wants to go. Because Feliciano is actually doing something with him. The poor man is nearly tugging at the bit, he wants to go. The hesitance in his voice is just Ludwig being Ludwig. It is hard for him to sound really enthusiastic about something around other people. The man has his issues.

Five. That is what I have to say. Five. If you get that, tell me and I might tell you something.