Title: Brilliant Blue G
Rating: G
Disclaimer: I own none of the characters or the scientific research.
Notes: Thanks Dev for the beta. This is a drabble response to the "Wiggle Your Toes" challenge in Bludhaven.
"Care to explain why five pounds of blue M&Ms arrived on my doorstep ten minutes ago?"
"Good day to you, too, pretty lady. I thought you could use more Brilliant Blue G in your diet."
"Uh-huh."
"Um, you know, the chocolate is good for heart, and the dye is good for the spine."
"I saw that study too. A few points. One, I am not a rat. Two, it made a difference only in recent injuries. Three, I have no desire to turn blue. I thought you like red heads, FBW!"
"Haven't you ever wondered what you would like with purple hair? I always wanted to dye my hair. Thought it might be a nice way to complete the ensemble in my younger days. I don't know who would freak out faster – Alfred or Bruce. I decided I shouldn't alienate both of them at once. I mean, …"
"Back to the topic at hand..."
"Right. Flowers are just so generic – no creativity or flair in sending a dozen roses. You are holding first of a monthly shipment. Besides, this will help you to keep wiggling those toes."
"That's sweet. And I supposed you plan on dropping by to help me decrease my current supply?"
"Well, five pounds is a lot of candy."
"Sigh. I'll see you later, Dick. Try using the front door for once?"
A/N: If anyone is interested, here is a link to the study: ../ The rats in the study are a very pretty blue color.