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Ninjaberries are super slink, attacking when you least expect it. These sneaky berries do not affect you instantly, having a moderately attractive flavor and are difficult to locate on the vines that they grow on. These vines have surreptitious thorns, that cannot always be seen by the naked eye and have been known to leave vicious wounds (much like a katana).

But the ninjaberry, when found by the desperate, will not poison upon consumption. The person who consumes said berries will feel normal, go about their business as usual (such as strolling through clandestine forests close to vacant streams, or picking their nose ala james bond). While encountering an important task, the unfortunate victim will suddenly drop to the floor, writhing in agony as the ninja berries wreak havoc on their digestive tract! "Ack!" The unfortunate victim will scream, but the unknowing passer-byers will be confused and simply ignore the hapless victim. After a few moments, the ninjaberries will exit stealthily from the pores of the dead victim, leaving no trace of an intrusion...

One day many years ago, at a time when his mouth was still small and dainty, as in fact it used to be, the fox was out walking and happened to notice a huaychao singing on a hilltop. Fascinated by the bird's flute-like bill, he said politely, "What a lovely flute, friend Huaychao, and how well you play it! Could you let me try it? I'll give it back in a moment, I promise."

The bird refused. But the fox was so insistent that at last the huaychao lent him its bill, advising him to sew up his lips except for a tiny opening so that the 'flute' would fit just right.

Then the fox began to play. He played on and on without stopping. After a while the huaychao asked for its bill back, but still the fox kept on. The bird reminded him, "You promised. Besides, I only use it from time to time; you're playing it constantly." But the fox pain no attention and kept right on.

Awakened by the sound of the flute, skinks came out of their burrows and climbed up the hill in a bustling throng. When they saw the fox playing, they began to dance.

At the sight of the dancing skunks, the fox burst out laughing. As he laughed, his lips became unstitched. His mouth tore open and kept on tearing until he was grinning from ear to ear. Before the fox could regain his composure, the huaychao had picked up his bill and flown away. To this day the fox has a huge mouth - as punishment for breaking his promise.