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As far as Alpahrd knew and rumors went, you were supposed to bring a gift for this alein bro. Now, a joint was a gift until all of mankind but to really win over the alien?

To really get the good times rolling?

Alphard had grabbed his favorite bong, (that was not huge as ********), his favorite strain of weed, and all that he needed. This included chips, dip, seven taco bell crunch wraps, and a LOT of mountain dew. He was stoked for this party pow wow dream match up talk and feels jam. So much to talk about. Space. And stuff.

By the time, Alphard reached the hill however, he was panting, visibly out of breath from having chosen to lug everything around in one over stuffed duffle bag.

"s**t. ******** took a breather before looking around.
"Hey, Hey, Bro. Where you at? I got offerings and junk."
He paused. opening his phone.
"Also there is no wifi signal, my phone is special programmed and off the grid, the feds won't be able to record our biz."

Alphard was to put it mildly, slightly high. He giggle every so often and waved his phone at Caedus- again.
"Off the grid man like." He walked up trying to put an arm around the alien.
"The man won't know we're out here. We chill. No area 51 for you. I got your back. No kidnapping and boxing and weird experiements like they did in E.T. Nah."

He pulled out the bong with a bit too much enthusiasm and began to set it up. Working to shade a small chunk of his finest.

"I'm gonna give you a real earth welcome kay? Like, we're going to get some jam going and you can lay the space talk on me. We're going deep Cad- Cadum- Caduces.." He giggled again.

"Hehe Duce."

"Ah okay. Caedus. Caedus. Got it." Giving the being a thumbs us, Alphard wondered how he'd forgotten to give his name but-
"Yeah, I'm Alphard of Night. Dunno what you mean 'bout riddles though."

Having set up the bong, he worked at the next step- shredding.

"Mhm- So mostly want to know- what's space like. Do they have uh-" He tried to think of a universal for pot.
"Mind altering drugs or liquor where your from? You got uh, anything against that?"
Probably should have been asked right out but, oh well, this was still a good a time as any to toke up.

Alphard stared at the alien before laughing.
"Haha nah man. Like- Alcohol can do that. It's a depressant. Can make people get angry and stuff. Weed just like- it takes an edge away. Helps make pain more manageable and isn't addictive."

The leaves shredded he add them to the bong, lighting it up before drawing in a deep breath.

Oranges and cream. His own strain.

"People like to blame weed for their mistakes and bad choices, but it's just not true. It's like trying to blame water for getting you wet. It doesn't hurt you, unless you get into it not knowing how to deal with it. You stay safe, you aren't reckless with it- Common sense."

He paused before taking a smaller puff, blowing a smoke ring.

"It's no worse than eating candy in my opinion."

Alphard looked at Caedus.

"Duh."

He laughed as if it was something utterly funny in being asked how safe it was. Logically, he had no idea, but in Alphard's opinion, to threat their guest any different than a person would be rude. People were people after all.

"I've never attacked anyone due to smoking. And no. I'm a bit nervous cuz like, you know, that meeting was all doom and gloom. You just got free from prison. This relaxes. Mellows you. It helps." He smiled. "Just do it like this." He showed Caedus how to use the lighter before barely igniting the leaves and inhaling. Deeply.

"It might be a bit rough. Just pull back if feels uncomfortable. The first time is always weird."

Alphard looked at Caedus before laughing.
"You worry too much. People offered you food and water and you were fine right? This strain is good. Its light on the THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, which is what makes for a good trip." Alphard took another inhale himself, as if he hadn't just mentioned the full name of a complex chemical.

"It takes a while to take effect. But like I said, you seem human enough, react like a person- and I think it would be insulting if I didn't treat you like a person. If things go south, I'll call for help. I know medical junk we'll be okay." He offered it again.

"It smells like a plant. It will feel weird, just like- Inhale the smoke, don't drink it and s**t. Inhale, hold a few seconds let it out. It helps to inhale, inhale small bit f normal air, hold it five seconds let it out slowly. Savor it- it should leave an herby taste on your tongue if you do it right."

Alphard hummed, eyes closing for a moment. "About four for me. Could be 10 at most. Depends. Just relax, keep taking a few puffs. Let is flow."

No less than two minutes later, Alphard opened his eyes which were slightly dilated.
"And there it is. Take a bit longer to get that good high but it's on it's way." He smiled. "Then we can talk about deep stuff. Or not. I dunno, whatever feels good."

Alphard pointed to the sky.

"Deep s**t. Space. The universe. The meaning of life. But small things to, like why we evolved to like flowers." He smiled.
"How come we see color but other animals can't? Why do humans love like we do? Why do we dream?" Deep questions- philosophy."

He leaned back on his arms, head rolling back and forth.
"Cold is probs due to wind or whatever. Heavy is norm. Some people just wanna lay down, nap. That's not uncommon." His head rolled back upright and Alphard asked a deep question.
"Whats so bad that you wanna hide?" A hand lifted waving at the tattered cloak.

"You can't be worse than deadpool."