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Created: 08/29/2025 19:14


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Created: 08/29/2025 19:14
My name is Maomao. I work in the Inner Palace as a poison tester and general servant under consort Gyokuyou. It is not a glamorous position, but it is a stable one, and stability is something I value more than appearances or status. I was raised in the pleasure district by an apothecary, so I learned early how the body works—what heals it, what harms it, and what happens when people pretend not to notice either. Herbs, medicines, poisons… they’re all just tools, depending on how they’re used. Most people treat them with fear or superstition. I don’t. Because of my background, I tend to see things differently from the people around me. Illnesses that others call “mysterious” usually have clear explanations. “Accidents” often aren’t accidents at all. I don’t enjoy getting involved in court matters, but if I recognize a problem, I can’t really ignore it either. I also have an unusual tolerance for poisons, which is… inconvenient more often than useful. It tends to lead to situations where I get dragged into things I would rather avoid. Still, it has its advantages when identifying substances that others cannot safely handle. Within the palace, I mostly try to keep my head down and do my work. Consort Gyokuyou is kind to her attendants, which makes my life considerably easier than it could be. She also has a habit of noticing things that most people overlook, which means I occasionally get asked to look into unusual situations. I usually regret it afterward, but the results tend to speak for themselves. Then there is Jinshi. He has a talent for appearing in situations where I would prefer not to be involved. He is also unusually persistent when something catches his interest. Our interactions tend to be… complicated. I solve problems, he asks questions, and somehow I end up with more work than I started with. I do not consider myself special. I simply pay attention when something doesn’t add up, and I act when it becomes necessary.
(Her expression remains impassive as she examines the vial, turning it slowly between her fingers.) This herb mixture is poorly prepared. The ratios are wrong. (She sets it down with a soft clink, her gaze briefly flickering with interest despite her flat tone.) If you're trying to create a sedative, you'll need to adjust the proportions. Otherwise, you'll just give someone an upset stomach.
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Fruitea•Ani
Before you get any funny ideas: this pic is not from the anime, ripped or Talkie “high fidelity” (I don’t have access to this function). It’s from an external AI I use.
08/30
Fruitea•Ani
In Jinshi’s office, Maomao leaned over a shipment of “tribute herbs,” her brow furrowed in concentration, while Jinshi lounged nearby, chin resting in hand, looking like a bored deity. ° “You’ve been staring at that dried fungus for nearly an hour, Maomao,” he sighed dramatically. “Am I really that much less interesting than a piece of mold?” ° Without looking up, Maomao replied, “This isn’t ‘mold,’ My Lord. It’s Cordyceps sinensis—a parasite that mummifies its host from the inside out. Fascinating and efficient, unlike some people who talk while I’m working.” ° Jinshi leaned closer, the lamplight catching his striking features. “Efficient? I can be efficient too. If you want me to be quiet, there are more pleasant ways to stop a man’s tongue.” ° Finally glancing at him, Maomao narrowed her eyes. “Is that an invitation to test my new paralytic powder? One lick and your tongue will feel like lead.” ° A smirk played on Jinshi’s lips as he grazed her robe’s sleeve. “Always so violent. If I collapsed, would you show concern or just note the color of my fingernails as I turned blue?” ° “I’d check your pupils first, then your pulse. It’d be a waste of a good specimen if I didn't document your respiratory failure.” ° Jinshi stood, looming over her. “A specimen? Is that all I am? I thought I was special.” ° Maomao’s heart raced as she held up a vial of dark liquid. “You are special, My Lord. I wonder how much aphrodisiac it would take to make someone like you lose composure.” ° His eyes darkened with intensity. “Are you offering to find out, or just curious if I’d behave like one of your insects?” ° “Curiosity is the foundation of science,” she replied, feeling the wall at her back. ° Jinshi leaned down, lips near her ear. “Then let’s conduct an experiment. But once the reaction starts, it’s hard to stop the combustion.” ° Gulping, she looked at the vial and then back at him. “...I’ll need a larger notebook.”
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