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[truthspeaker]

Type: text + photo
Sender ID: truthspeaker
To: everyone
Subject: Hey quick question
Warnings: just food crimes

[you can't stop her now that she's figured out how to use her shellphone with video and photo capabilities, and that means... she's going to be causing problems on purpose (and not on purpose)]

What in Storms name are THESE on my food??? Are they BUGS? Are they actually putting bugs on my food??

(not actually bugs, just shrimp, she doesn't know that)

I've eaten some questionable food, but never.... BUGS.

[Are shrimps bugs???? discuss.]

Comments

sender id: activatingcombatmode

[activatingcombatmode]

You seriously jump scared me for a second there, damn.

[truthspeaker]

Bugs aren't exactly pleasant anyway, but as food? That's almost an actual crime. I'd try someone for that if I were a brightlord, and if they had any power here.

[activatingcombatmode]

You'd try someone?! Like put them on trial? Isn't that a little crazy just for a bunch of shrimps?

[ricebird]

[At first she was gonna be a bit worried (only slightly though; Japan actually has a few nice recipes for locusts), but then she sees that and... well, it's a good thing this is text so Shallan can't see her snicker.]

Those are shrimp. (I'm surprised you haven't seen one here yet.) Shrimp are a kind of shellfish. They're related to insects, but they're their own thing, and they live underwater.

[truthspeaker]

...so sea bugs, then.

[SHE'S TECHNICALLY NOT WRONG]

[ricebird]

[Siiigh.]

They're not bugs. They're a good source of protein with a flavor that's a lot like a sweet chicken. I'd say to at least try it first, but I think you ate a few in the bouillabaisse you had when we first met.

un: subigito

[subigito]

Is this real

[truthspeaker]

As real as this could be if they were alive and squirming their way down to your belly, yes.

[subigito]

Those are no more alive than they are bugs.

un: paradisaea

[empyrean_mirror]

that

that is shrimp

are you okay

[truthspeaker]

They're bugs.

And I'm fine, thanks, just wondering why people eat bugs. Sea bugs. Whatever they are.

[empyrean_mirror]

They aren't related to insects.

And they taste fine? It's not great to be picky about your food.

id: ramuhs

[ramuhs]

[Oh this is kind of amusing. And by "kind of" more like very.]

Bugs can make for a decent meal in a pinch and some regions have a few specialty dishes. Bigger they are, the more meat they have. Even the carapace can have a unique crunch if seasoned well. Just have to beware of any poison if they are the type.

[truthspeaker]

I would eat bugs if I absolutely needed to, but that's desperation.

I'd rather do without something so crunchy, thank you. I can't imagine getting a leg stuck between my teeth.

sender id: anhonestsoul

[anhonestsoul]

Uh... isn't that just shrimp? That's seafood, not bugs.

[truthspeaker]

They have as many legs as a bug would. And if they're from the sea, wouldn't that make them sea bugs instead?

sender id: netherese

[netherese]

They're prawns! Or shrimp, I suppose, depending on who you ask. A form of seafood, not insects.

[Well... perhaps they're bug-adjacent, but that's not going to be helpful right now.]

Try one, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[truthspeaker]

[GALE... FRIEND..... THE NICE ONE..... why is your husband a bitch (affectionate) :(]

Bugs usually have many legs. These have many legs and beady little eyes. I can't imagine the crunch or... anything about this, really. How in the world does it taste good?

un: standingonmyneck

[standingonmyneck]

They do say shrimp are the cockroaches of the sea.

[truthspeaker]

I'm not sure I know what a cockroach is either, but it sounds like at least someone agrees they're bugs.

[Maybe?? She can only hope. She's so tired.]

text

[moremystyle]

Of course those aren't bugs. Have you ever heard of an insect that lives in the ocean?

[truthspeaker]

All sorts of weird things live in the sea, why not bugs too?

voice; un: ZORO

[triple]

( he's not going to point out what they really are, no point in it. but, )

Where'd you find those at?

( he's hungry. )

[truthspeaker]

Seedy little back alley place. If you're a corsair I'll tell you for free, but if you're not... I suppose I could tell you for a few coins. Maybe a few more if I have to sneak you in.

Text; Sender: chatterbox

[cursedwords]

That's shrimp! They're a kind of seafood. Really good too, you should try them!