[ It has become, if anything, even more blatant. Subtlety is not their strong suit. ]

Well, naturally no one should have to go by a nickname they don't like! For example, I'm not that fond of "Maggie." And yet!

[ Doubtless there have been those who felt it was too good to pass up. ]

It's been several weeks now since Alexander and I left Eudio. [ If one heard a slightly weary note in his voice there, one was probably imagining it. ] I confess, it felt longer.