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thefarshore2016-08-02 12:45 am
herbalsupplements) wrote in thefarshore2016-08-02 12:45 am
Heaven's BBS | Video
Posted: April 11th, 10:02 AM
From: Xochipilli[It's... a step pyramid covered in plants. Green things, mostly, but there are all sorts of lovely flowers visible, a few of which some residents of the Far Shore may recognize from their own temples or those they've visited previously. The pyramid's only a couple of stories tall, though, not much bigger than a respectable house, with stairs leading straight up the front. A voice on the probably-but-not-100%-sure-it's-masculine end of androgynous starts speaking from behind the camera, and some people might recognize this, too.]
Good morning, everyone! I've been making some changes around the garden, so it's time for a public safety notice.
[The camera backs away from the pyramid until a No Smoking sign comes into view; “violators will be made into fertilizer" it warns, but someone's crossed that out with permanent marker and written "please be careful of man-eating plants" underneath. The voice behind the camera lets out an exasperated little "really, Mai," but the sign is properly in focus now and stays on screen for a bit.]
In order to protect the pollinating invertebrates who've taken up residence on and around my temple, and to maintain a relatively self-sufficient ecosystem, some of my plants have been altered and trained to perform rudimentary security functions. Allow me to demonstrate.
[The camera angles down, revealing a ball of ground beef with a lit cigarette jammed into it filter first, and then returns its attention to the pyramid. The ground beef is lobbed at the pyramid; something like an enormous Venus flytrap lunges up out of the otherwise innocuous greenery and snatches the meat and cigarette out of midair, then slinks back down and vanishes with little more than a rustle.
Fun, right?]
You will, of course, be perfectly safe if you don't have a lit cigarette on your person, so don't hesitate to stop by and socialize or seek gardening advice. Thank you for your time.
[And then, after a moment of plants waving gently in the breeze and miscellaneous birdsong, the video ends.]
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No preference really, but something innocuously decorative may do the trick. Rhododendrons, hydrangeas, oleander, maybe some laurels. Something I can plant close to the house, and, well.
Behind a fence.
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Do you have animals around your temple as well?no subject
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That explains the catnip! In that case I'll get you nothing but the most fence-able and innocuous of toxic plants so you can keep the little one safely out of your armory.no subject
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Decoration is a perfectly valid use for plants, and you know I approve of side projects. Don't hesitate to let me know if there are any others you want.no subject
Allow me the chance to get the fence set up, then I'll contact you for the plants. I'd rather be safe than have to explain to someone why their pet is dead on my lawn.
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If I had, I'm sure you'd become one of my great successes solely by virtue of your own talents.
Well-considered. Take as much time as you need; they'll be ready when you are.
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[Little does he know]
I do appreciate it.
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Think nothing of it.[Either "it". Just accept all the healing guidance.]