#31: Masterpiece-Hiei POV
When I came home from Makai, I found him in the greenhouse, just behind our home. Typical. "So," I stretched my sore muscles, leaning against the doorway, "What lovely flower are you breeding this time?"
"It is a variation on the human Deadly Nightshade," Kurama sighed, tossing his white braid over his shoulder, ever casual, "Although, with this strain, it takes longer to realize the symptoms. While normally one would notice the hallucinations, delirium, and convulsions...this beauty will kill within 18 hours without symptom. Have you ever experienced any deterioration of the nervous system?" Kurama smiled innocently, and cocked his head, "not at all pleasant."
I was suddenly all too aware not to touch anything.