… and then the pod being awakened from it's eons-long slumber to the aroma of fresh carbon-based life forms. Very soft, tender and juicy life forms. Very hospitable life forms.
Yes, yes… it mused. this would be a good planet to put down some roots in, so to speak.
Slowly, but building intensity, it began to quake with its customary pre-assault spasms.
Yes – you're right. It was picked too green, but that was the only way I could get one from down south. Fortunately, the seeds were mature enough to germinate – I have about a dozen seedlings now.
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… and then the pod being awakened from it's eons-long slumber to the aroma of fresh carbon-based life forms. Very soft, tender and juicy life forms. Very hospitable life forms.
Yes, yes… it mused. this would be a good planet to put down some roots in, so to speak.
Slowly, but building intensity, it began to quake with its customary pre-assault spasms.
Gahhh… I did the "it's" not "its" thing.
I shall have to redeem myself as a writer.
Look for another offering in the near future.
Jackfruit not quite ripe though.
Yes – you're right. It was picked too green, but that was the only way I could get one from down south. Fortunately, the seeds were mature enough to germinate – I have about a dozen seedlings now.