Jossverse Drabbles Challenge: Playing
Word of the Day 100 Challenge: Macabre
Acquired Tastes
by Red Wolf
"Hot!" Xander fanned his mouth and tried another piece of candy. "Salty!" He tried again and screwed his face up in disgust. "Perfumey!"
Dawn had almost bitten through her lip to stop laughing as she watched Xander's performance with macabre fascination. It had been going on for five minutes, but he kept going back for more.
"What is that stuff?" she whispered.
Spike had substituted the contents of Anya's candy bowl. "Crystallised ginger, double salted liquorice and musk sticks."
"It is edible, right?"
"Depends what you're used to. Thought I'd broaden his palate."
Xander reached for the bowl again. "Salty!"