An easy solution, save that this was all that there probably was left of the stuff, almost like the event was a perfect way to get rid of them forever, right before they'd need them more in the future.

"Most of the side effects won't matter because I've only got a very small amount. Enough for a bath or two. So if you don't overuse them? You'll be fine." Oh... wait... there was... "As long as you don't eat them. I know that sounds strange, but don't eat them. It's like they go from helping to making everything worse?"

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"I honestly don't remember why I know that. I imagine someone actually tried."