Asakiyume on Nostr: "My knowledge of herbs is unsurpassed," said Mrs. Grisley. "Take the infusion I made ...

"My knowledge of herbs is unsurpassed," said Mrs. Grisley. "Take the infusion I made for you, Inspector Dray. It's known to do 'whatever is needful.' Handy, no? The herb applies the cure where needed!"

Inspector Dray was feeling very strange, like his extremities were floating away.

"Of course," mused Mrs. Grisley, "there's the issue of whose needs the herb's addressing. In this case, mine..."

With his last #lucid thought, the inspector understood he'd been poisoned.

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