Ed had turned away for a moment to converse with empty air again, and she didn't see the kick.
However, it was hard not to hear it, and she whirled around at the solid sound and frowned lightly. What had she missed?
She was about to ask, but then she noticed Aletia coming towards them, and grinned widely. "Hi," She announced, waving one hand in the air at the fast approaching girl. She turned, ready to introduce everyone to the girl, but she was too fast for Ed.
She stuck her tongue out at Chris-king in a joking gesture, announcing "not pretending," even though he'd never said she was. And then, to Aletia: "It's not that long of a name. I've got five different names, really, but maman says I should just tell people the first and last one, because that's all that matters." She drifted off into thought, throwing a despairing look at the always understanding Emily. She'd never understood that... She liked her middle names, and taking them out was like taking the lettuce and meat out of a sandwich.
(ooc: a literal kick in the butt XD)