Thanks but No Thanks
originally posted: https://www.deviantart.com/xqueen0fhellx/art/Thanks-but-No-Thanks-887509052
Mischief & Mayhem - Is This ... Edible?
Collab between WhimsicalCrystal | PaganStars | xQueen0fHellx
Reoseans Included
Erasmus 13176 | Locke 12465 | Kirin 13727 | Pants 002
Erasmus wasn’t sure how they managed to find their way out of a fun game section of the fair and in front of a line of food stalls. Perhaps it was because his stomach was rumbling, or perhaps it was because at least one of his new companions was shaping up to be a real glutton.
Locke had seemed to be the one to direct them there, and the rest of them followed. Kirin wasn’t one to be outdone by anything the dark male did, and Pants was along for the ride.
Erasmus sure wouldn’t say no to some tasty fair food though. Kettle corn and funnel cakes, cotton candy and more, he was beginning to have a real sweet tooth. While he browsed for some classic favorites, he couldn’t help but notice a crowd around a particular vendor.
Locke immediately started to bust his way through. A line usually meant something desired, and that reo was all for getting the real tasty food.
Kirin was right behind him. The two had developed a sort of competitive kinship, at least that’s how Erasmus saw it. If the pink and black vay was wrong though, no one had bothered to correct him, not that he pointed it out. Instead he kept his thought to himself and his stuffed animal.
The blue rosette male hung back, a peculiar look on his face that Erasmus struggled to read.
“Something tells me this one ain’t gonna go so well.” The melanistic vay was curious as to what made Pants say that, but he decided to just worry about catching up to the other pair.
The sorts of food people were walking away with seemed normal at first, but the runner had to take a second look when he saw something wiggle. A tentacle? Oh man, he was a shy vay but nothing was going to let him miss the look on his companion’s faces. They were about to hit a very interesting time indeed.
***
Kirin’s stomach grumbled as she followed pace with Locke, the two of them only slightly worn out from each and every game they had been dragged to by the pair of fluffy runners that followed behind, chatting to each other about the food stalls. Kirin wasn’t so used to sweeter stuff, but she couldn’t hide the fact that her head often tipped up to sniff at the air, her long black ears swaying as she let her nose turn which way it wanted.
The smells muddled together, but they still all smelled damn good.
But then Locke was pushing his way forward (which wasn’t that hard, A big black intimidating Puller with a crown of fire was sure to part any crowd with ease) pushing through the people and ignoring the disgruntled people who had been patiently waiting in line. Kirin grinned at them, almost thankful to have a giant Fire starter leading the way.
But she didn’t notice when Locke had stopped, adburtbly bumping into his shoulder and almost running her mouth at him before she noticed the… living thing squirming alone on the plate. She moved over as Erasmus shoved his fluffy pink head between them, turning up his own nose.
“What in the world even is that!” she laughed, half disgusted and half intrigued. People wanted to eat that???
***
“It's an octopus, obviously. Are you blind or something?” Locke retorted to Kirin. Her face was that of interested disgust, which was surprising considering she seemed one of the more outgoing members of the group.
“I’ve had it before, it’s not that bad. Little rubbery if you don’t cook it right though.”
Kirin’s face was absolutely fantastic, and as his other two companions finally decided to show their faces, trailing behind the path he cut through the crowd, their faces were also a match to her’s.
Locke scoffed, almost slightly amused at their expressions. “Gods, you three are so sheltered. Get out once in a while, and maybe you’ll find something you like.”
Out of the corner of his eye, Locke spied one of his favorites, an evil thought popping into his head as he plopped a couple krones onto the stall’s bar before snagging a bag.
He deftly opened it with ease, popping a few of the crunchy snacks into his maw. The nutty spice was familiar enough that it reminded him of back when Kee and him visited a little island off the coast, known for their dyes and their fantastic snacks.
“What in the HELL are those?” Pants said, an obvious undertone of disgust lacing his words.
“Spicy crickets. Try one, maybe you’ll grow some balls.” Locke smirked, knowing that he’d probably try one if Locke was trying one.
Which was absolutely what the male did. Pants gave Locke a sidelong look before snagging one from the bag, eyeing it up. Erasmus looked curious but honestly, Locke wasn’t expecting him to take one, the big sissy.
Pants grimaced before popping it into his mouth, crunching it down and making the funniest face Locke had seen in years. Kirin looked on curiously as Pants stood there for a minute, contemplating the taste.
Wait for it.... Wait for it...
“That wasn’t so... bad?” Pants said.
“Just wait. In an hour or two, you’ll probably need to go hide in the bathroom for a bit.”
His face was priceless as Locke belted out a laugh. Revenge is just so so sweet, isn’t it?
-End-
♦ Is This...Edible? You stumble across an “exotic” food stall, but you’re not quite sure any of this is really food. Is that a tentacle?? Surely not. The vendor seems keen to get you to try it, and it IS free after all. Draw or write about your Reosean trying out some...strange looking dishes!
Collab in which everyone wrote the POV of their own reoseans
WC 905 +9
Personal +3
Collab +2
Other Reo Erasmus 13176 | Kirin 13727 | Pants 002 +2
Guild Member Erasmus 13176 | Kirin 13727 +1
Event Bonus Link +3
Total = 20 CP
WC 905 +9
Personal +3
Collab +2
Other Reo Locke 12465 | Kirin 13727 | Pants 002 +2
Guild Member Locke 12465 | Kirin 13727 +1
Event Bonus Link +3
Total = 20 CP
WC 905 +9
Personal +3
Collab +2
Other Reo Locke 12465 | Erasmus 13176 | Pants 002 +2
Guild Member Locke 12465 | Erasmus 13176 +1
Event Bonus Link +3
Total = 20 CP
Locke Edits link