Episode 360: Tasty Treat
Hellman began to translate labels. They discarded such brands as androgynites' delight and verbell�for longer, curlier, more sensitive antennae, until they found a small gray box, about six inches by three by three. It was called valkorin's universal taste treat, for all digestive capacities.
"This looks as good as any," Hellman said. He opened the box.
Casker leaned over and sniffed. "No odor."
Within the box they found a rectangular, rubbery red block. It quivered slightly, like jelly.
"Bite into it," Casker said.
"Me?" Hellman asked. "Why not you?"
"You picked it."
"I prefer just looking at it," Hellman said with dignity. "I'm not too hungry."
"I'm not either," Casker said.
They sat on the floor and stared at the jellylike block. After ten minutes, Hellman yawned, leaned back and closed his eyes.
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