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[made_of_science]

[For once, Vitalia is actually using the Vine!] While I would normally refrain from attempting this unannounced communication, I find myself rather frustrated with this new addition to our landscape.

[She holds up a specimen of the new flowers, frowning.] It does appear at first to be a normal member of Dianthus caryophyllus, yet it appears to

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[brands]

So you're saying they look normal, but they're growing too fast to be normal. Thanks for putting that in a language we could all understand.

[made_of_science]

[sniff!] I'm certain that, were you the intended audience of this missive, it would have been more than easy to understand!

[brands]

Well, aren't you a snooty little thing? I understood it just fine, but making it plain might've helped. It applies to all of us, don't it? We all live here, right?

[made_of_science]

I can't fathom why you would believe a person of common thinking should be involved in a scientific exchange on an anomalous specimen. If you've nothing to contribute to the understanding of this subject, why on earth should you put in your oar?

[brands]

[Common thinking? WOW WHAT A BRAT. Fang puts a hand on her hip.]

Because it's got nothing to do with science. Have you noticed the animals trotting about here? All the weird stuff that happens? The batty Queen, by any chance? It's all magic, plain and simple, and magic's something I'm good and acquainted with.

[made_of_science]

Merely because you're unable to comprehend it, you label it as magic. Well, if you believe you can offer some insight with your education in "magic," I should be delighted to witness a demonstration.

[brands]

It's magic because it's magic. It doesn't need an explanation outside of that, 'cause magic's not supposed to make a lot of sense. I understand it just fine, thanks. The flowers are growing because the Queen's about to do yet another magical thing to piss us all off, I'd wager. Prove me wrong.

[made_of_science]

Hmf! Were everyone to be as small-minded as yourself, there would be no civilization whatsoever!

[brands]

Small-minded, huh. I don't see you proving me wrong, brat.

[made_of_science]

I have no need to focus my attentions toward the interests of a common savage who can't even tell when to stay silent around her betters!

[brands]

Ha! So you can't prove me wrong. Some scientist you are. I thought you lot were supposed to be bright enough to know that when you post something to an audience, anyone can respond to it, not just your "betters." You're pretty damn nervy for a runt.

[made_of_science]

There are a great many things one can do, and yet the civilised know when to restrain their baser urges and rely on their higher functions to discern what one should do.

[brands]

Right. So you've got no bloody idea why the plants are growing other than the magic I pointed out, do you. Bet your science buddies won't either.

[made_of_science]

If we threw up our hands and surrendered any time we couldn't immediately find the answer to a problem, there would be no science whatsoever!

[brands]

The answer's right in front of you. Clear as day.

[made_of_science]

I shan't continue to listen to you prattle on. You've made it quite clear that your abilities in this area are worse than inadequate.

Good day to you, Miss!