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[arrowpoint]

[It's text today for Liam, since there's something he doesn't want the network to see.]

Okay I realize aliens are historic and important, and I should probably be more excited right now, but what the fuck is happening to my ears? They're growing or something.

[Growing points, but whatever, let's not advertise that.]

I think I screwed up somewhere. They were sore so I put on a chili pepper extract that I use for my calve muscles after hikes, and now they're just burning like all hell. What can I do to get this stuff off them? Bread?

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[feastorfamine]

Sort of? If it's something mild, I use a home remedy to take the edge off. The best thing for ear pain is heat, though. But use a heating pad, not something like this.

Capsaicin, though... I use the extract in cooking, sometimes. Trying to make my own sauces.

[arrowpoint]

Haha, no I'm not using this stuff again for my ears, trust me.

Yeah, most people generally use it for cooking, but it's also good for sore muscles, because it increases blood flow to the area or something. I use it all the time for after long hikes.

[feastorfamine]

I see. You're the outdoorsy type, then?

[arrowpoint]

Oh yeah, I love it out in the woods. Something really calming about it. Keeps me focused. You?

[feastorfamine]

I don't have anything against it, but I've never spent a ton of time outdoors. I don't mind it, though. Had a cookout while camping once, it was pretty fun. And of course, I love to barbeque.

[arrowpoint]

Ew, meat? You shouldn't have that stuff. It's not good for you, and besides it's cruel. Please tell me you at least buy free-range?

[feastorfamine]

Hey, hey, I don't want to get into an argument about eating meat, alright? I respect everyone's dietary choices.

But for the record... yes, I do. It's the best ingredients, after all.

But you can make more than just meat. I've been itching to try making some vegan barbecue. How about I give it a shot and share it with you sometime?

[arrowpoint]

All right, I'll drop it for now.

That sounds cool actually. I have a few books with recipes in them but they're always a pain to make so I hardly ever do it. I guess you're a chef or something? What's your name?

[feastorfamine]

I want to be one. But I like to think I'm damn good already.

I'm Amy Dylandy. And you are?

[arrowpoint]

That's cool I guess.

It's Liam. I guess I should ask if you're in Locke or Vegas, though. I don't think I'm flying out to Vegas anytime soon.

[feastorfamine]

Oh, I'm from Locke. My family owns a bar here.

[arrowpoint]

Ah okay. Not that alcohol is very good for you either, but still. Did the bar get destroyed in the attacks or is it still standing?

[feastorfamine]

... We're still standing. I mean, I'd have pointed out if I was suddenly homeless, considering we live right above it.

[arrowpoint]

Well how was I supposed to know you live above it? Chill.

[feastorfamine]

... Sorry.

I can get kind of defensive about the family business, I guess.

[arrowpoint]

Alright, I get that. It's cool. Sorry if I upset you.

[feastorfamine]

No, it's alright. I was the one who snapped at you.

... You still want to meet up and try my cooking, though? A really naive girl suggested I do my best to make friends, heh...

[arrowpoint]

Yeah, sure. I eat a lot of the same stuff and it gets kind of boring, so maybe something new would be nice for a change. As long as it's vegan.

[feastorfamine]

Right. Do you want to come to where I am or should I visit your place?

[arrowpoint]

Well I was going to say my family has this cabin out in the woods that would be great for spending time outdoors, but it sounds kind of creepy inviting a girl out to a cabin the first time you meet, so I say your place.

[feastorfamine]

Yeaaah, I was about to say.

I'll get back to you once I figure out what to make, then.

((OOC - You wanna log this? and mind if I friend you on plurk?))

[arrowpoint]

Sure, sounds like a plan. I'll get a hat or something so I can show my face around town.

[ooc: Sure to both, but I prefer action logs if it's okay?]

[feastorfamine]

Heh, you could just say they happened in a farming accident.

((OOC: Friend request sent. I'll ping you once I figure this out and get feedback on an echo request))

[arrowpoint]

I think my whole head would be messed up then, so I don't think that would fly. Anyway, see you.

[ooc: sounds good!]