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[tongueamok]

Hello, this is Carlisle. I mean, it's not Carlisle as in I'm actually answering you right now, so if you're trying to reply to me at the second, you should probably save your breath because I'm not really here. This is some kind of a recording of my voice, but this is my communicator. I'm going to assume these devices are as common here as they are in other places — not my world, but others, ones more technologically advanced than where I come from— so if you'd like to leave me a message, then you may do so here, or er... Right. Here is fine. So just leave yo— [beep]

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[tongueamok]

If your desperation is that great, then why not make such delicacies yourself?

[hasitsthorns]

This place don't really have the stuff for it. Also, I'd be sick for days. Chocolate has something in that's toxic to me because I'm part canine.

[ Casually dropping that she's not human these days. ]

[tongueamok]

[He'd question her non-humanity, but it's just easier to assume she's some kind of Forest Folk hybrid than to first determine if a question is rude, and then asking said question anyway.

Or maybe she's a werewolf. Cisth, that'd be terrible.]

You could bake your plants into other goods.

[hasitsthorns]

[ See, Carlisle, this is the way to get on Rosie's good side. Don't ask questions. She notices the non-inquiry into what she is and is... definitely thankful. It's not a secret anymore, but it gets a little tiring bringing it up time and time again. ]

I mean. Maybe. Most people seem to like the taste of chocolate with it. I like the taste of chocolate too, it just doesn't agree with me.

I know there's substitutes though that are safe for dogs, but... it's just not the same. I'm also absolute garbage at cooking so I'd probably burn the place down before I made anything edible.

[tongueamok]

So if you cannot consume this plant within a brownie, how do you intend to use it?

[hasitsthorns]

Gonna' smoke it, duh. I know how to fold and roll a joint with the best of them.

[tongueamok]

Roll... a joint.

[It's like she's speaking another language.]

[hasitsthorns]

[ Oh. Oh, this will be good. ]

I'll show you, dude. Once I get it, I'll show everyone in the cave. It'll be great.

[tongueamok]

I generally find that when someone assures me something will be great, it distinctly isn't.

[hasitsthorns]

That's because you're already thinking it's not going to be. Power of positive thinking, man. Give stuff a chance.

[tongueamok]

I generally find positive thinking gets me nowhere, as well.

[But alas.]

I suppose I could try it one you procure some of it, but should I wish to soothe my aches and pains, I will enchant some tea.

[hasitsthorns]

It can get you everywhere, man.

[ Not that Rose really practices what she preaches, ahem. ]

Yeah, for sure! Weed tea, a cave specialty. I love it.

[tongueamok]

Paw plants aren't weeds.

[Flatly.]

[hasitsthorns]

Weed is just. The common name we gave it. I don't know why since I don't think it's actually a weed - maybe it is? - but. Anyway.

What are paw plants, then?

[tongueamok]

It's a type of herb from my world primarily grown by the Forest Folk with leaves that have curved thorns. You know. Like paws.

[Hence the name.]

They're often used for medicinal purposes, many of which were discovered by Pendlebrook Brimstone, the fellow who first negotiated with the Forest Folk to allow for the trade of such plants. It is primarily used in alchemy, though those with knowledge of glyphcrafting can readily enchant it into a tea for the same effect.

[hasitsthorns]

Sounds more like claws to me, but. Sure. I'll take your word for it.

Also, that totally sounds like weed, 'medicinal purposes' and all. Just with a different look and name? Maybe it's your universe's version of it.

[tongueamok]

Yes. Like claws on paws.

[People from other worlds make things so complicated.]

Why do I get the distinct feeling you're looking to use this plant of yours for purposes other than medicinal ones?

[hasitsthorns]

Well, it has 'recreational' use where... you smoke it even though you don't need to.

Kind of like having sex without the purpose of procreating, y'know? It's just fun.

[tongueamok]

Yes, that is what recreational tends to mean.

[NOT GOING NEAR THAT SECOND COMMENT NOPE]

[hasitsthorns]

I'm surprised you know the definition.

[ Shots fired. ]

[tongueamok]

I beg your pardon?

[Said with the exact tone of someone who knows what he heard.]

[hasitsthorns]

I said I'm surprised you know the definition of recreational.

C'mon, man, you're the resident cave grump. When I think of Carlisle, I don't think of the word 'fun.'

[tongueamok]

You hardly know me!

[Not that she's wrong.]

[hasitsthorns]

Yeah, and? That's still my impression of you from what I do know.

Nothing wrong with it, mind you. We can't all be wild and fun.

[tongueamok]

I don't need to be wild and fun, but I'm not a grump.