“That is… a fascinatingly bad taste,” Al said, gagging slightly. But seeing Din look up, awaiting feedback like a patient student, froze any further criticism on Alkali’s lips. Swallowing as best he could, Al gave a thumbs up and a pained smile.

The gnoll’s stomach began to gurgle as the potion kicked in. His whole body expanded in a dramatic burst, tearing the gnoll’s breastplate and pants off with enough force to send the shreds tumbling to the floor.

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An illustration, or four, to go along with this Macro March gift story to Bucky! You can check out their art here, along with the cute ooze mage Din. https://twitter.com/buckdasystem