Sticky Shroom

393 AC - You've got to be kidding! Why does this kind of stupid thing only happen to me? It's a bit like when I used to walk through the streets of Arkaster in the hot season. There you are, just whistling and happily going about your day. Just minding your own business. And then, splat, you step on something slimy and sticky, all melted, and you have to spend the afternoon trying to get it off the bottom of your shoe because someone hadn't bothered to find a trash can. Well, the same thing happened just now. I was walking along quietly, taking it easy, trying to avoid puddles, and then… squelch. I step on something all colorful, glistening and as sticky as anything. Just what I needed! Isn't that right, Blotch? Hmm? Anything constructive to add? I already had Auraq sticking to me for some reason…

The Muna who was with us burst out laughing, then proceeded to explain that it was mating season for those shroomy things. And no, I don't know their common name, and I don't care either. At first, I thought it was really funny and quite cute. Thinking of them oozing with love and with sticky, gooey filaments. But that kind of cuddling is OK for two seconds only. I hate it when they're all over each other, all smoochy-woochy like in a bad sitcom, and this one is almost worse than Nosk when he's drunk. So now I'm trying to stop it from getting all frisky with my foot. I start thinking of it in a fricassee with garlic and herbs. I imagine giving it to Rin, because she's always looking for new ingredients. So go on, little fungus, I dare you to touch my calf. I dare you.

NEVENKA