After some setbacks and people turning into big blue berries it is time to field test the Terrondale special.

Nora walked into the storage house, “How is our new project coming?”

              The young woman turned around to reveal her blue face.  “We are trying our best, but it is hard to work with these flowers.  We have had three workers turned into berries just today.”

              Nora sighed and gently touched the young lady's cheek.  “And I think you should be taking the day off as well.”

              “Oh, but I am feeling fine.”  She turned around.  “I can get a few more hours in.”

              Nora put her hand on the woman’s shoulder.  “No, I insist.”  She smiled. “Just go and relax.”

              “But I... Oh, my lord.  My hands.” She stood up, twisted around, and grabbed Nora’s tunic.  “It’s happening to me.  What do I do?”

              Nora slammed her hand down onto the table. “Calm down.  It isn’t the end of the world.  Do I look like I am still a giant blueberry?”  She shook her blue head.  “Then you have nothing to worry about other than a day off.”  Nora slid her hand behind the woman’s back and ushered her to the door.  “Now go out and enjoy the sun.  Trust me, it will be your best friend for the next few hours.”

              “But ma'am.”

              “Get out of here before the swelling starts, and we have to roll you out.”

              She gulped.  “Of course.” She rushed out just as her waist began to expand.

              Nora turned around and crossed her arms. “Well, is there someone here who hasn’t exposed themselves to our product that can give me an update?”

              Rensin walked up and pulled off his gloves.  “We are making slow but steady progress.”  He snorted.  “I still think that this is a stupid idea, though.  We should be focusing on making actual weapons for the Lulvix Alliance, not this stupid pet project.  If this goes south. . .”

              Nora laughed.  “This won’t go south.  You have seen it work on me.  Everything will be fine.”

              Rensin crossed his arms. “Yes, I have seen this work, on you, on Alerik, Iveirn.” He shook his head.  “And now poor Elverian is going to turn into another damn giant berry.”

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