Ekans

Ekans is the first friend Modest made her own age. When Jake asked what her name was Medusa answered with "Ekans" despite Meg's protest. She has been referred to as Ekans ever since.

History
Ekans lives in Modest's neighborhood and ran into her while Modest was mourning both the loss of Chocodiles and Mara. She suggested they make their own Chocodiles out of Twinkies and chocolate. It did not go well. When Ekans had to go home, she gave Modest her phone number but Modest's hair ate it.

When Modest began attending school she found out that Ekans was also attended in another class. Modest was dismayed to find out that Ekans already had a best friend. When Ekans invited Modest over to her house, it was revealed that Ekans' real name was Meg, but Modest assumed it was Meg's middle name. Ekans friendship with Modest put a strain on her friendship with Gina, who was annoyed with the attention Modest got from others.

Modest visited Ekans house multiple times. Ekans showed Modest how to clean a room, which Modest didn't know was possible.

Jake trusted Ekans and her family to watch Modest overnight when Jenny showed up. Ekans trusted Modest enough to sleep next to her to comfort her when Modest was having nightmares.

When Modest ran away to Yeld, Jake mentioned that Ekans would take some shifts watching the portal waiting for Modest to return. When Modest did return Ekans was very protective of her friend, stopping the other kids from pestering Modest with question and giving her a hug and demanding Modest never runaway again.

Real World
Ekans ranked Sixth in a Character Popularity Poll of readers. Jake mentioned that when she was first introduced the character wasn't well liked.