It's a vampire thing.

[Edelgard has no problem saying that, and she will not be shamed by Felix of all people. He's ridiculous, and she isn't going to deal with that.

Wiping a bit of worm spit from her glove, she pulls out a second piece and takes a step away, waggling the candy.

The worm chitters and slides closer, and she keeps moving, luring it further.]

It'll be alright. Honestly, this is kind of cute, in an ugly sort of way, so I don't mind spending time with it.

Do you know what the locals want it for?