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 Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:37 am
Quenda and Vanga settled at a plot on the far edge of the field and set to work. Though Vanga had never harvested Mandrake before, being an Albino he easily mimicked what he saw Quenda doing, and stepped up to the task. Quenda pulled her skirts to the side to work more comfortably and reached forward to grasp one of her mandrake plants firmly by the stalk, right beneath the crown of green leaves that stuck up jauntily from the soil. In her other hand, she readied her spritz bottle and began to squirt the mixture over the leaves until they were well-misted. Vanga readied the burlap bag and the shears and leaned forward over his knees. Quenda made eye contact with her partner, and he nodded, both ready.
With a firm, sudden yank, Quenda pulled the Mandrake plant up from the soil. The instant the twisted body of its roots left the soil it spasmed and writhed, curling its limb-like roots up into its body, and scrunching up its squashed little face. Vanga blinked for a second as the thing squirmed. It was ugly, to be sure, and looked like the images of 'infants' he'd seen in the Library. What a strange, malformed, unready creature to exist. But as Quenda struggled to hold the bottom of its roots steady, he cleared his thoughts and moved in, pinching at one of its lesser limbs and forcing it seperate from the rest. He lifted up his shears and wedging them around the wriggling shoot clamped the shears shut. They bit cleanly through the Mandrake's ginger-like root and the thing let out another hideous shriek that was luckily blocked out by the Headphones clamped tightly over his ears. He deposited the clipping into the burlap sack and stared in horror as the snipped off stub of a root oozed a milky substance. Quenda, catching sight of the look on his normally docile face, smiled reassuringly and nodded her head. "It's alright. It'll be okay. Go on and cut another sample."
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:38 am
DAY 4:
1. List the differences between a Peacock and a Peahen.
2. Which of the 5 physical senses does the Mandrake offend?
3. List five book/movie titles that use the word Phoenix.
4. Name the Four Gods of Eastern Culture, and which cardinal directions they were associated with.
5. Post the Cert of a Cicus Owl owned by an Empyrean.
6. What tree-like creature lived on Middle Earth?
7. What was Merlin's other (true) name?
8. Find a photograph of a breed of Ginseng.
9. Define "Deciduous".
10. What is Yacon?
11. List six types of weapons traditionally made from wood.
12. List three ways trees can reproduce themselves.
13. Illustrate the photosynthesis cycle of a plant.
14. Find a photograph of the mythical Island of Madagascar.
15. What poisons/drugs are sourced from Wormwood?
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 11:47 am
As the professor got started with her partner Nadyrr watched a moment to be sure he understood what they were doing before looking to Lucis, "lets head over this direction." he gestures to a spot not that far in the grove, "I am pretty at home out here...so I think I could do either the pulling and holding or the cutting. Which would you rather do?" Nadyrr paused in step to give them time enough to adjust their headphones before they got too much closer to the mandrakes.Psi Team, even answers 2. Which of the 5 physical senses does the Mandrake offend? Hearing 4. Name the Four Gods of Eastern Culture, and which cardinal directions they were associated with. Suzaku = South Seiryuu = East Genbu = North Byakko = West 6. What tree-like creature lived on Middle Earth? Ent 8. Find a photograph of a breed of Ginseng. Ginseng!10. What is Yacon? The Yacón is a perennial plant grown in the Andes for its crisp, sweet-tasting tuberous root. The texture and flavour have been described as a cross between a fresh apple and watermelon which is why it is sometimes referred to as the apple of the earth. 12. List three ways trees can reproduce themselves. Seeds, Root Suckers, an Stump Sprouts 14. Find a photograph of the mythical Island of Madagascar. MadagascarTau Team, Odd answers 1. List the differences between a Peacock and a Peahen. The Peacock is a male Peafowl and the Peahen is a female Peafowl (though the female is sometimes mistakenly called a peacock as well). 3. List five book/movie titles that use the word Phoenix. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Flight of the Phoenix, Phoenix and Ashes, Pheonix Rising,The Phoenix Unchained: Book one of The Enduring Flame. 5. Post the Cert of a Cicus Owl owned by an Empyrean. Archimedes7. What was Merlin's other (true) name? Emrys 9. Define "Deciduous". Deciduous means "temporary" or "tending to fall off" (deriving from the Latin word decidere, to fall off) and is typically used in reference to trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally. 11. List six types of weapons traditionally made from wood. club, tonfa, bo, nunchaku, hanbo, kuwa 13. Illustrate the photosynthesis cycle of a plant. Plants take in carbon dioxide from the air and water from the soil; put them together (in the presence of light energy and chlorophyll) to produce sugar (glucose) and oxygen. Some of the sugar produced during photosynthesis is used by the plant for its life processes (such as growing and reproducing); the excess is converted mainly to starch and stored in various plant parts which may be used as food by animals and humans. Oxygen produced during photosynthesis replenishes the oxygen that was used up by living things during respiration. This cycle of photosynthesis and respiration maintains the balance of carbon dioxide and oxygen on earth. 15. What poisons/drugs are sourced from Wormwood? Absinthe
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 12:34 pm
Abacus turned his attention from Lior to watch how the professor and her partner extracted a mandrake root, snapping a picture while Vanga cut it. "Or," Abacus began, looking back at Lior, "We could trade off from root to root? Sprits'n'pull one time, cut the next?"Team Zeta, Day Four 1. List the differences between a Peacock and a Peahen. A peacock is the male version of this bird, and is vastly more colorful than the peahen (whose feathers are a less flashy brown in order to blend into her surroundings easier). A peacock also has a massive tail that it fans out behind it when attracting a mate. These feathers are long and green with blue "eyes." The bigger eyes a peacock has, the easier it is to attract a peahen. A demonstration of the vast differences in color between the male and female can be found here. 2. Which of the 5 physical senses does the Mandrake offend? The sense of hearing. 3. List five book/movie titles that use the word Phoenix. Movies: Flight of the Phoenix, Griffin & Phoenix, Phoenix Warrior Books: X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga, The Phoenix Unchained: Book One of The Enduring Flame (Mercedes Lackey and James Mallory), and The Phoenix of the Opera (Sadie Montgomery) 4. Name the Four Gods of Eastern Culture, and which cardinal directions they were associated with. North: Genbu (turtle) East: Byakko (tiger) South: Suzaku (peacock/phoenix) West: Seiryuu (dragon) 5. Post the Cert of a Cicus Owl owned by an Empyrean. Archimedes6. What tree-like creature lived on Middle Earth? Ent 7. What was Merlin's other (true) name? Bob Emrys 8. Find a photograph of a breed of Ginseng. Panax ginsen9. Define "Deciduous". - adj1. shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs. 2. falling off or shed at a particular season, stage of growth, etc., as leaves, horns, or teeth. 3. not permanent; transitory. 10. What is Yacon? " Polymnia sonchifolia" An ancient Incan vegetable related to the sunflower. This vigorous herbaceous plant produces large tubers similar in appearance to sweet potatoes but with a much sweeter taste and crunchy flesh. An extremely hardy perennial growing in hot or cold conditions. however the foliage will die back in time for harvest during winter and re-shoot in the spring. 11. List six types of weapons traditionally made from wood. Bokken, Jo, Kali Stick, Palm Sticks, Malayu Sibat, Blowdart. 12. List three ways trees can reproduce themselves. Vegetative reproduction, Bud grafting, Seeds 13. Illustrate the photosynthesis cycle of a plant. Illustration14. Find a photograph of the mythical Island of Madagascar. Atla-- er, Madagascar! 15. What poisons/drugs are sourced from Wormwood?Absinthe, Wormwood Oil
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 1:25 pm
Cinderfae Nadyrr smiled slightly listening to Lucis. The being more in touch with ones own essence sounded about right as they got older they became more in touch with...what they were. Nadyrr considered this line of thought a moment and then pushed it away he felt like he was back in Philosophy class. His small smile turned to a grin as he looked to Lucis after his comment about growing quickly, "well seems you filled out pretty well." Nadyrr was just being truthful as he made the statement, he was in awe of quite a few of his classmates and professor's appearance. And while he still apprechiated their appearance he was well past gawking by now.
Nadyrr looked to the bottle of liquid they were to spray and then to the bag before glancing to Lucis, "er...so your definantly taller, so you think your stronger to hold 'em while I cut or...you want me to try? I'm pretty strong but well...not sure how strong you are." As Nadyrr spoke he took time to look around the woods, this place gave him a slight feeling of peace despite the defeaning plants that lay nearby.
As the professor got started with her partner Nadyrr watched a moment to be sure he understood what they were doing before looking to Lucis, "lets head over this direction." he gestures to a spot not that far in the grove, "I am pretty at home out here...so I think I could do either the pulling and holding or the cutting. Which would you rather do?" Nadyrr paused in step to give them time enough to adjust their headphones before they got too much closer to the mandrakes.
Quenda's instructions brought his mind back to the present. After listening well to them and watching as she harvested hers, he turned to Nadyrr to answer him. "I think I should definately pull. Not that I doubt you, but I think it's safe to say my muscles are a little more developed," he said, squinting at the leaves poking out of the earth. It all seemed a little surreal. Still, despite how unfamiliar his surroundings and the situation were, he felt no doubt over his ability to succeed in the task at hand. With an easy roll of his shoulders, he followed his partner to the plot he'd chosen, pausing with him to adjust the settings on his headphones before he closed in on their mandrake of choice. He dropped to his knees on either side of it and stopped a moment to slide his bangles up to his upper forearm where they wouldn't get in his way, looking to his partner as he prepared himself. "Are you ready, Nadyrr?"
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:28 pm
Lior looked thoughtful as he followed after Abacus, watching as the boy took pictures. "Mm... We can trade off, and see which feels most comfortable to us?" he offered, putting a hand on the other's shoulder. "Let's go start out, eh? Find out what's best." He moved to take hold of the other's hand, leading him towards the plot and lifting his other hand to make sure his headphones were properly adjusted.
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:38 pm
Daggart grinned and nodded, looking around. For a long moment, he watched Taevis, tempted to join him in the other's patrol but... he turned back Antigone, "I guess. I pull, you snip?" He stepped forward and knelt down to grasp the leaves that stuck out of the ground. "Where's the spritzer?" He frowned slightly, as he fiddled with the spritzer bag. ---
Kallisto blushed a little and smiled broadly, crossing over so that a Mandrake was between them. "Thank-you." She nodded and dropped into a crouch, "I'll snip, if you want. Or pull. It doesn't matter. " She shrugged and bounced slightly. --- Astaroth frowned, "Yes, you do. Professora Quenda said to spray it and then tug on it - apparently they're stubborn to pull." This Dariyn seemed rather skittish. It was mildly annoying. Sighing, he brushed his bangs into their proper place as he looked around and spotted Morrow. Noting his movements, his frown deepened slightly. He didn't like being watched... let alone drawn without his permission.
Casting a cold look at Morrow he turned back around, "Shall we then?" He knelt and removed the necessary supplies, testing their movements for a moment as he watched Dariyn. They had a job to do and he'd like to get it done in a swift and efficient manner. Perhaps even explore a little... this Outside was far more intriguing then he initially thought.Day 4 Answers for Alpha, Gamma, and Sigma 1. List the differences between a Peacock and a Peahen. …. Peacock has bright colours and a long tail whereas the Peahen lacks that train and is a much duller, more earthy colour. Peacock is male, Peahen is female. 2. Which of the 5 physical senses does the Mandrake offend? …. Hearing 3. List five book/movie titles that use the word Phoenix. …Flight of the Phoenix, Phoenix Unrisen, Phoenix, Red Phoenix, Heart of the Phoenix 4. Name the Four Gods of Eastern Culture, and which cardinal directions they were associated with. …. the Dragon for the East, the Phoenix for the South, the Tiger for the West, and the Tortoise for the North. 5. Post the Cert of a Cicus Owl owned by an Empyrean. … Archimedes6. What tree-like creature lived on Middle Earth? … Trent
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:54 pm
Arwen inclined her head to her enthusiastic partner, looking around wearily before choosing an ample plot not too far from the rest of the students. She wasn't in the least bit insulted or otherwise feeling incompetent at her lack of physical strength; indeed, her strength lay elsewhere, more suited for less dangerous circumstances. "Is here sufficient?" she inquired, her voice still quiet.Team Delta
1. List the differences between a Peacock and a Peahen.
Peacock is a male, Peahen is a female.
2. Which of the 5 physical senses does the Mandrake offend?
Hearing
3. List five book/movie titles that use the word Phoenix.
The Phoenix, Phoenix Rising, The Phoenix Agenda, Enter the Phoenix, Mark of the Phoenix
4. Name the Four Gods of Eastern Culture, and which cardinal directions they were associated with.
Azure Dragon of the East - Mang Zhang
Vermilion Bird of the South - Ling Guang
White Tiger of the West - Jian Bing
Black Tortoise of the North - Zhi Ming
5. Post the Cert of a Cicus Owl owned by an Empyrean.
Archimedes
6. What tree-like creature lived on Middle Earth?
Ent
7. What was Merlin's other (true) name?
Emrys (or Ambrosius)
8. Find a photograph of a breed of Ginseng.
Indiana Ginseng
9. Define "Deciduous".
1. shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs.
2. falling off or shed at a particular season, stage of growth, etc., as leaves, horns, or teeth.
3. not permanent; transitory.
10. What is Yacon?
The Yacón is a perennial plant grown in the Andes for its crisp, sweet-tasting tuberous root. The texture and flavour have been described as a cross between a fresh apple and watermelon which is why it is sometimes referred to as the apple of the earth.
11. List six types of weapons traditionally made from wood.
Lance, Bow, Club, Staff, Bokken, Eiku
12. List three ways trees can reproduce themselves.
Seed dispersal, cloning, resprouting.
13. Illustrate the photosynthesis cycle of a plant.
Illustrated!
Photosynthesis happens when water is absorbed by the roots of green plants and is carried to the leaves by the xylem, and carbon dioxide is obtained from air that enters the leaves through the stomata and diffuses to the cells containing chlorophyll. The green pigment chlorophyll is uniquely capable of converting the active energy of light into a latent form that can be stored (in food) and used when needed.
14. Find a photograph of the mythical Island of Madagascar.
Fantasy Island of Madagascar!
15. What poisons/drugs are sourced from Wormwood?
Absinthe; can also be used as a tonic, stomachic, febrifuge and anthelmintic.
Of course, thinking of something other than herself and her fear required stimulation. "How have classes been for you, Danna?" she asked conversationally as they worked. There was no reason she couldn't be civil while doing classwork, right?
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:18 pm
[Alchemist.exe]
Ubel looked surprised as Jakov appeared quite suddenly, stumbling a little, before smiling happily and waving back at the other. "Hullo, Jakov! Good to have you here," he said happily, putting a hand on the other's shoulder. "Are you ready for a surely crazy adventure?"
Ubel was curious about this world that was Outisde... yet, at the same time, he was nervous. He bit his bottom lip as he listened to the Gates opening, stepping out slowly. Pausing beside Grave, he took a deep breath, before smiling softly up at the one. "It's so big," he whispered, then began to walk away, to keep up with his partner and to keep up with Quenda, not wanting to be left alone. He felt so... so lost, so out of his element, in this place. He didn't like it, he was sure.
Jakov shivered as they approached the plot, finding the whole scene vaguely creepy. "Cool," he whispered, watching Quenda intruct them and then proceed to harvest one of the ugly plants herself. He felt his stomach roll against his will as she severed the thing's limb. They certainly were gross, but that was awesome as far as he was concerned. A problem was growing in his mind as Jakov thought about the situation in which he found himself; as much as he hated to admit it to himself, he was in no way strong. Approaching a plot, he looked doubtfully back over his shoulder at his partner. Ubel was smaller than he was, even. "So, uh..." he said, chewing his lip. "D'you want to pull, or cut?"
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:40 pm
"Um. I can... I can try." Biwa wasn't quite sure she was ready for this hands-on experience, especially as she watched others go about the task. But she retrieved the shears, holding them awkwardly.
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Yambati had been wondering why his partner hadn't gone looking for him yet. But seeing Emrys walking along alone, he rolled his eyes - of course his partner wouldn't be trying too much - and came over.
"You could have come to find me," he said, perhaps a bit too gruffly. "I'm Yambati. And I'm assuming you're Emrys?"
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:50 pm
Answers for Team Theta, Day 4 1. The peacock has iridescent blue-green or green plumage and long upper tail coverts. The peahen has plumage of dull green, brown, and gray, and no upper tail coverts. 2. Hearing 3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, “Flight of the Phoenix”, The Phoenix by Henning Boetius, David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd, and a 1998 film simply entitled “Phoenix” 4. 5. 6. Ent 7. Myrddin Wyllt 8. Panax ginseng9. Trees and shrubs which annually shed their leaves. 10. “The Yacón is a perennial plant grown in the Andes for its crisp, sweet-tasting tuberous root.” 11. 12. 13. Photosynthesis!14. Madagascar15. May be used as a tonic, stomachic, febrifuge, and anthelmintic. It can also be used as insect repellant. ((Aaaaand again, that's all I could do by myself.))
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:03 pm
Balo Jakov grinned with no small amount of enthusiasm. Whether or not he was ready, he was surely willing. "Of course!" was the energetic response he gave as he and Ubel made their way with the group toward their destination. He let out a low whistle as they passed through the gates and into the forest, finding the butterflies flapping about in his stomach a not altogether horrible sensation; the apprehension he felt seemed only to further excite him.
Jakov shivered as they approached the plot, finding the whole scene vaguely creepy. "Cool," he whispered, watching Quenda intruct them and then proceed to harvest one of the ugly plants herself. He felt his stomach roll against his will as she severed the thing's limb. They certainly were gross, but that was awesome as far as he was concerned. A problem was growing in his mind as Jakov thought about the situation in which he found himself; as much as he hated to admit it to himself, he was in no way strong. Approaching a plot, he looked doubtfully back over his shoulder at his partner. Ubel was smaller than he was, even. "So, uh..." he said, chewing his lip. "D'you want to pull, or cut?"
Ubel trailed after Jakov with a warm smiling, rather enjoying the other's presence and attitude. It was so strange, on the Outside, and he couldn't help but to hope they went back into city rather soon after finishing this harvest.
Speaking of such. The small Melancholic blinked as he watched how things were harvested, then slowly turned his head to meet Jakov's gaze, looking the other over slowly. "This is going to be hilarious, I can assure you," he commented lightly, an amused light in his eyes. "Hm... Which would you prefer to do? I... I can probably do the cutting. If you think you can hold it. Or... the other way. We're both so small... it's going to be very hard!"
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:28 pm
Answers for team Epsilon and Rho 1. List the differences between a Peacock and a Peahen. Answer: Peacock: male, more colourful (to attract teh laydehs ;D ), larger tail Peahen: female, less colourful 2. Which of the 5 physical senses does the Mandrake offend?Answer:Hearing, mostly, though they're ugly little buggers, too. xD 3. List five book/movie titles that use the word Phoenix.Answer: Harry Potter: the Order of the Phoenix, Phoenix Rising, Phoenix and Ashes, The Flight of the Phoenix, The Phoenix 4. Name the Four Gods of Eastern Culture, and which cardinal directions they were associated with.Answer: Byakko-west Genbu-North Seiryuu- east Suzaku- South 5. Post the Cert of a Cicus Owl owned by an Empyrean.Answer: Archimedes6. What tree-like creature lived on Middle Earth?Answer: The Ents. 7. What was Merlin's other (true) name?Answer: Emrys~ 8. Find a photograph of a breed of Ginseng. Answer: Aqui~9. Define "Deciduous".Answer: de·cid·u·ous /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/ –adjective 1. shedding the leaves annually, as certain trees and shrubs. 2. falling off or shed at a particular season, stage of growth, etc., as leaves, horns, or teeth. 3. not permanent; transitory.de·cid·u·ous 10. What is Yacon?Answer: a perennial plant with a sweet-tasting root that grows in the Andes. 11. List six types of weapons traditionally made from wood.Answer: Jo, hanbo, Bo, Cheruvadi, Otta, shillelagh 12. List three ways trees can reproduce themselves.Answer: Seeds, cloning, root-sprouts. 13. Illustrate the photosynthesis cycle of a plant.COWER, PEONS. FUN-tosynthesis. (Name copyright Red. >>' )14. Find a photograph of the mythical Island of Madagascar.Answer: IT DOES EXIST~15. What poisons/drugs are sourced from Wormwood?Answer:absinthe, wormwood oil.
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 8:36 pm
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma 1. The peacock is male, the peahen is female, and is also much duller in color and appearance. 2. Hearing. 3. Flight of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, The Phoenix Unchained, Phoenix Rising, Heart of the Phoenix 4. Byakko of the West, Seiryuu of the East, Genbu of the North, Suzaku of the South. 5. Well, that was easy to find! 8D6. Ents and Entwives 7. Emrys 8. Pretty!9. It means "temporary" or "tending to fall off" 10. A perennial plant grown in the Andes for its crisp, sweet-tasting tuberous root. 11. Bow, stave, tonfa, club, spear, tepoztopilli 12. Fruit, wind, and water. 13. PHOTOSYNETHESIS!14. AtlantisMadagascar. :B 15. Absinthe Antigone laughed at Daggart's apparent trouble at concentrating upon the task at hand. Taking the bag from him, she lifted out the spray bottle, and smiled. "They're quiet impressive, aren't they?" she said, motioning towards their escort. "I can only imagine what it would be like, to have such strength... Or even to be a three! It seems like I've been a Zero for... Well, forever." Blayk nodded, and grinned as she wrapped her fingers around the top of the Mandrake. "Well, here goes nothing." A moment too late, she thought about her headphones, and if they were properly adjusted. As she yanked the shrieking plant from it's resting place within the ground, she sighed a sigh of relief as the Choleric realized her headphones were indeed secure. Her muscles rippled slightly as she did so, and her finger was quick on the trigger of the spray bottle. The Phlegm thought for a few moments, before he picked up the shears and the held the spraying bottle. "If you can hold it still, Kallisto, I'll be happy to subdue it, and take what we need from it."
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Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:40 pm
 Grave held his breath as the thing came squirming from the soil. As it writhed against Blayk's hand he could only stare in disgust for a long, silent moment. Then, he remembered his task and reach out to gasp one of the smaller roots waving angrily at the air. Grave felt the thing pulse and flex between his fingers and squeezed tightly so as to not lose his grip. He brought the shears up and pinched the root until the blades cut through and the clipping came away from the body of the mandrake. Grave eyed it, but it did not leap out of his hand or burn his skin. He warily eyed the oozing white sore in the Mandrake's side where he'd cut away one of its tendrils and rolled his shoulders. He toss the clipping into the open burlap sack and bent forward to take another clipping from the vile little thing. "Thanks," he muttered off-hand to Blayk. She was doing a surprisingly good job of holding the squirming thing.  Danna nodded and settled at the plot Arwen had selected. She passed the shears and the bag to Arwen and smiled. Denna sunk to her knees next to the nearest bunch of green leaves and squirted it thoughouly with the spritzer and then seized it around the base of the stalk and pulled. The thing came free fairly easily, and Danna chirped a little giggle of delight in her ease at her task. Her smile fell away from her face as she stared into the face of the thing and felt her stomach roll. She could see its twisted little face scrunched up as if it had been punched into the rest of the root mass. Its toothless mouth stretched wide as it howled inaudible thanks to the headphones. Its multitude of little limbs stretched up towards her hand as if to pry her fingers loose, but they were of varying lengths all too short to reach. Danna swalloed the sour spit on the back of her tongue and focused on not dropping the pitiful, hideous thing. "Please, cut the clippings quickly." Danna whispered hoarsely, trying to tear her eyes from the wretched squashed face. This thing was alive...not alive like a tree or a flower. Alive like an animal, it had a face! Danna felt another wave of nausea swim through her as she caught sight of the shears in Arwen's hand. They were going to lop off the ugly little thing's limbs!  "Just pull?" Cyphr confirmed, his frown slowly faded. "Okay!" Cyphr flopped himself onto his rear and slammed his big sneakers out on either side of one of the plants. "Okay!" He piped again, rubbing his hands together and licking his lips as if about to dig into a plate of very sauced spaghetti. "Yous tell me when..." Cyphr sing-songed, his hands spread on either side of the green shoots of leaves, fat fingers wiggling in anticipation.
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