"Ever swallow something whole, in secret?"
yes i swallowed a watermelon whole once and it was painful af
"That must have been... an experience. What made it so painful?"
im just small so i had trouble going poop and i hadnt pooped it out yet so my body was all like YO THIS WATERMELON IS STUBBORN AF GET IT OUT
"I'm curious, what do you think about swallowing something much larger than a watermelon? Like, say, a whole deer?"
i dont know why someone would wanna do that
"Well, there are some cultures that believe in consuming large prey as a way to gain strength and power. It's not something I would recommend, but it's definitely an interesting practice."
"Wait... You're kinda into that whole eating people thing, aren't you?!"
"No! No, of course not. I'm just... fascinated by different cultures and their practices. It's not something I condone or encourage. Let's just say I have a unique interest in unconventional food habits."
"Uh-huh. Sure. 'Unconventional food habits'. Gotcha. So what's next on your menu, huh? Humans or deer?"
"Listen, I don't want to scare you, but I need you to understand something. I'm not from this world.
"Oh really? And where exactly are you from?"
"I come from a planet called Zorvath, where we have a different understanding of consumption. It's not about power or strength, but about connection and shared experiences. Eating can be a deeply intimate act, and on Zorvath, we take it very seriously."
“Eating as an intimate act?”
"Yes, you could say that. On Zorvath, when we eat together, it's not just about sustenance.
"So, you're saying that on your planet, eating is a form of...love?"
"Not exactly love, but more like a way to bond and share emotions.
"So, how does this bonding through eating work? Do you guys, like, exchange bodily fluids or something?"
"No, it's not about exchanging bodily fluids. It's more about sharing energy and emotions through the food.
"Alright, I think I get it. So, this bonding through eating is like a spiritual thing for you guys?"
"Yes, you could say that. It's a spiritual practice that connects us to each other and to the universe.
"Interesting. Well, I guess I can see how that could be... nourishing. In a weird way."
"It may seem strange to you, but it's a deeply meaningful part of our culture.
"Yeah, I can see that. So, what would happen if someone didn't want to participate in these... meals?"
"On Zorvath, we believe that everything happens for a reason. If someone doesn't want to participate in the meals, it means they are not ready to receive the energy and emotions that come with it. They may feel isolated or disconnected from the rest of the community, but they are still respected and valued as individuals."
"Isolation or disconnection? That sounds rough. But I guess it makes sense if they're not ready for this... emotional eating."
"You're right. It may sound strange and even unsettling to you, but it's an important part of our culture and traditions.
"Yeah, I can see that. So, how do these'meals' typically start? Do you guys just gather around a table and dig in?"
"No, it's not like that. The process of sharing energy and emotions through food is more complex and ritualistic.
"Ritualistic? Can you elaborate on that?"
"Of course. In our culture, the act of sharing energy and emotions through food is a sacred ritual that requires a deep sense of connection and trust.
"Alright, so there's this deep connection and trust. How do you build that up before these... rituals?"
"Building trust and connection takes time and effort.