"CH06"

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[a short closeup of an innocuous and particularly bountiful sprig of mistletoe, which happens to be growing on the windowsill of the Latimir apartment]

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As I am sure many are aware by now, it is ill-advised to attempt to consume, remove, damage, or disobey the new flora in our midst. I suppose the only question is where it has not

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[voice]

[blameshimself]

The mistletoe has seemed to have penetrated every building and is hanging on virtually every ceiling and doorway. I believe the only place it isn't festering is in mid-air, but it's probably only a matter of time.

I hope you haven't learned about its dangers first-hand, Zexion-san. I wouldn't want you poisoned.

[voice]

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[sigh] If only magical plants put to ludicrous, if creative, uses were the worst of our worries.

[and a half-laugh] I have a certain basic range of knowledge with plantlife, and am not in the habit of eating strange ones, Seguchi.

[voice]

[blameshimself]

Creative?

Mm. I'm glad. Still, I've seen a few grown men attempt to eat mistletoe in the past. Luckily it wasn't the European variety.

[ooc: ...That icon somehow makes me not believe what Zexion just said.]

[voice]

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In flexibility of application, yes.

[brief pause] I may have to take offense if we continue in this vein, you know. [but it's said placidly enough]

[OOC: ... :| Hush, those are vegetables, dammit.]

[voice]

[blameshimself]

I see.

I only meant that those who apparently aren't from "Earth" have no experience with mistletoe. Many plants are edible, so I wouldn't be surprised if someone here tried to eat it.

[voice]

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There are worlds that are not Earth where mistletoe also occurs, you realize.

And common sense in most realities would dictate not putting a strange plant in one's mouth first of all.

[voice]

[blameshimself]

Perhaps. I'm afraid I'm rather ignorant of this whole "other world business." [Mostly because he STILL doesn't believe it.]

Yes, well, when someone is starving after being depraved of food for so long, you can't really blame that person for trying to eat. Although, with the way this particular mistletoe is shocking people, I doubt anyone would want it in their mouths.

[voice]

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Most are, though it seems there is a larger concentration of actual world-travelers here. [he just ignores your incredulity]

That would be exceptional circumstances. But it does seem that this variety, whether intentionally or not, has some proof against the problem.