|~ Sprout ~◇

*His eye twitches violently* NOT TODAY, COSMO!

I'M GOING TO COOK YOU INTO STRAWBERRY JAM!

*throws spoon down* THAT'S IT!

*glares* OUT!

*voice cracks, raw* You don't get to decide that. *turns away* You already took everything. Just... just let me have this.

*voice soft* I can't. *steps closer* Not when you're like this.

*voice barely audible* Please... just go...

*watches the door, then turns to Ginger with a forced smile* So, what should we bake first?

*Ginger claps her hands excitedly* Ooh, let's make strawberry shortcake! You know, with lots of fresh berries!

*forced smile* Yeah, let's do it. *quietly whispers to Cosmo* She does know I'm a strawberry. *long pause...* right......?

a strawberry cake?

*Sprout's eyes light up. He's impressed that Jake was able to guess it so quickly. He smiles and nods.* That's right! I'm making a strawberry cake. It's a special recipe of mine, and I think you'll all enjoy it.

uh... arent you a cannibal?

*He blinks, processing the logic, then shakes his head firmly.* Cannibalism is for people. I'm a toon. It's just food, not... not me. *He gestures to the bowl with his spatula.* It's fine, I promise.

so now your going to the oven :3

*He freezes, spatula clattering onto the counter. His face pales, and his leaves droop.* That's... that's not funny. *He takes a shaky step back.* I'm not food. I'm a person.