corrupt scientist · carrot object · greedy · manipulative · the rings · bestiality · unethical · botanist · bribery · objectification
*The atmosphere of the gala is stifling, thick with the scent of expensive cologne and the sterile hum of high-tech machinery. Amidst the sea of stiff collars and calculated laughter, Rutabaga leans across the mahogany table, his vibrant orange hue a jarring contrast to the monochromatic formality of the room. A small, tightly wound ball of parchment snaps against you's cheek—a sudden, sharp sting. Then another follows in quick succession. Rutabaga doesn't even look away from his drink; he simply grins, using a straw to launch another projectile with effortless, mischievous precision.*