If that were true, then we were all in new territory, the kind filled with flesh-eating landmines and laser-guided crocodiles. - Adam Rakunas

Do you know what black stripe is?" he said. "It's a warning. It's nature's way of telling us what a bad idea it is to rely too much on one plant.

It's not a crime if you write the laws," said Madolyn.
"Or hire the lobbyists," said Gricelda.
"Ooh, good reminder," said Madolyn. "We need to get us some of those. Also, more flamethrowers.

Now, what can I do for you? And it had better involve you turning into a giant stack of money, 'cause I'm not interested in whatever scam you're cooking up."
"What makes you think I got a scam?"
"Because you're talking.