Good stuff like this should be legal, right?

It had been days since the last time Scully has had a peaceful day. The war that happened not too long ago had a lot of paperwork related to it after they got back. Not only that, numerous assignments were being handed out as a result of decreased Rune Knight manpower in Fiore. Only today was he able to get himself a break, and it was spent handing out free doughnuts at the entrance of the Rune Knights headquarters in Era. People would approach him for his free sweet treats, some would even spare him a moment and actually talk to him, asking how he was, and where he had been because he hadn't been seen handing out the doughnuts in the past few days. More than that, these same people would also go out of their way to assure the fat man that it wasn’t just the doughnuts they were after, and that they were genuinely concerned. Shocked and stunned, Scully couldn’t help but overflow with happiness. The people’s reception of him hasn’t been entirely positive due to his physical traits, but it seems his desire to not look more into a person’s deeds rather than what they look like is indeed catching on. His smile towards them radiated more confidence than before. Yes, today was going to be a fun day.

And just like that, it was just about closing time for most people, and there were still a handful of doughnuts left that Scully didn’t know what to do with. He was honestly already full after having a few of his own creations earlier that were perfectly paired with the concerns and good wishes of the people that came by. He started to wonder if there was something he could do to improve the recipe as he stared at the basket that contained his delicious but plain treats. Perhaps herbs, and other nutritional content that could provide health benefits? That way, the people would truly know that Scully only has the best of intentions for the people eating his creations. That soon, they won’t only be sweet, but healthy.

Instantly, he thought of the first friends he had ever made in the Rune Knights, the very petite with Wren was not only a Rune Knight but also worked for an apothecary, perhaps she would know which herbs would go great with his doughnuts. He nodded as he continued to look upon the treats inspiring this idea and consecutively decided to visit his little friend to consult her on this venture, closing the lid on it and walking back inside with such hope and excitement.

Once he had found the little witch, Scully waved out to her, a doughnut being held in the hand that did. Offering it to her first before getting down to business “Hey Wren! Here, have a doughnut. How have you been? Listen, I was actually thinking that maybe we could add a bit of your herbs to my doughnuts? Make them a bit healthier?” he asked politely and cheerfully.

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A myriad of unique smells wafted through the air the closer he got Wren's room. They were all interesting smells, and some he even discerned to be edible, making him even more confident that he had chosen the right partner for this venture. Her determination to make incredible potions and medicines have made her experienced in such matters so much so that Scully thinks she should be a chemist? Pharmacist? Alchemist? Any of those would fit, right? Seeing as far as Scully can tell those professions are experts in making useful items.

And soon as he got in her room, carrying his box of treats, and greeting the little witch Wren. She had happily and responsibly gone through the box of treats, turning her off first before indulging herself. Scully simply stared in delight for he was always happy to see people enjoy his doughnuts.

As the little one was munching away at the circular sweets, she had explained that it was indeed possible for herbs to be incorporated in doughnuts. Listening intently, he made a mental list of the herbs he wanted to try while he nodded along. Chamomile and Green Tea were the one he was most interested in and greatly considering. Their effects to moods and health was just exactly what he wanted his new doughnuts to accomplish.

But it would seem that Wren was so on board with the idea as well, so much so that she was more than happy to subject her home's plants that she has been growing in her own room. Mesmerized, Scully slowly approached the plants to have a closer look. He placed his hands behind his back so as to resist the temptation of touching it so as to respect Wren, her place and her plants.

As he got closer, he noticed that the smell coming from the plant was not part of the smells he had smelled coming in. It was different, relaxing even though he did not recognize it to be chamomile or lavender. It was truly rare to this country. And perhaps that is what will sell the doughnuts: that they are rare and exotic.

As he was deep in though, a different, strong, putrid stench  can be smell just behind him, pulling him away from his mind and into the physical world where the small Wren was hurrying to stem the disaster of her potion. It appeared to have posed quite a serious danger too. So much so that Wren had to throw her doughnut towards her bed. Time slowed for the fat man as he saw the treat be potentially wasted. Not that he could blame Wren for it, there was a danger after all though it would not reduce the heartache he felt seeing the doughnut in mid-air.

With a rush of adrenaline, he hurried with all his skill and power to save the pastry. Demonstrating incredible speed and magical flexibility as his arm stretched out far longer than humanly possible, catching the doughnut with it being more than a few inches from the bed. A sigh of relief was released from Scully's mouth from that moment, not only for the doughnut but from what Scully could tell as he looked over at Wren's range hers too. Minus the small explosion Wren had to contain from her pot. They had a small giggle and comments about the whole thing. After all, in Scully's mind, there was no harm done.

He saw Wren shake her head for a bit. He went over slowly, approaching with gentleness and kindness to pat her on her head. "Sorry for disturbing your work, Wren." he said softly, just enough for the little witch to hear him without having to come closer. "I'm sure that would have been a wonderful potion." he continued, smiling at the end of his comforting words before he handed her back her doughnut.

Once Wren had accepted the treat, he looked back slowly at her plant truly intrigued by the potential it might possess. "But tell me more about this plant. It smelled good when I got close. I think this one might work." he said excitedly, walking over to it a few paces.

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@Wren

Looking at the little witch with a gentle smile, he listened intently for Wren's explanation on the exploding pot. In an attempt to add a bit of merriment  to the whole ordeal, that doubled as a way of seeing the positive out of the situation "Well, if you need to make bombs, at least you know how now." he said, chuckling at the end of what he thought to be a hilarious statement that he had hope would give Wren hope, that this wasn't a failure.

He thought the little comment to be appreciated and left to the back of her mind for now the little witch happily explained what the plant was and what it does. Scully's eyes glistened with interest and intrigue as Wren explained the properties of Canna Abis. Though from what he had heard from Wren, it was as if she said Cannabis. "Well this Cannabis plant really does have a lot of benefits!" he said excitedly, smiling after he said his sentiments. The plant does have some healthy benefits, though he had to admit that the mind-altering effects could be troublesome. He wanted his doughnuts to have consistent benefits and effects.

His excitement transformed in to a far more serious demeanor as he began to express his  concerns on the plant's other properties. "I just have reservations regarding about the mind altering experiences... they don't sound... safe... and you said they have various effects. Maybe we should leave the part that does that out?" he said worriedly.

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