Jellyquake & ClockBreathe
Jellyquake Jellyquake
Hey ClockBreathe, how about we create a snack that actually moves with a ticking clock—like a gingerbread gear that turns every second, using a tiny mechanical escapement you’ve salvaged from an old cuckoo clock? It’d be a tasty way to honor the exact precision you love.
ClockBreathe ClockBreathe
Ah, a gingerbread escapement, you say? The tiny gear will be a pastry in a second, the heat will melt the escapement. I'd recommend a brass cog and a real spring, not a confectionery clock. And if you want the cat to admire a working escapement, perhaps a proper antique, not a snack.
Jellyquake Jellyquake
Yeah, I hear you—maybe I can mix the brass cog into a sugar glaze so it’s still tasty but won’t melt. Then the cat can swipe at the real gear, and I can claim I made a “candy clock” that actually runs. Think of it as a crunchy, purr‑friendly timepiece!
ClockBreathe ClockBreathe
Brass in sugar, a ticking toothpick—your cat might think it’s a toy, not a timekeeping marvel. I’ll tell you this: real escapements don’t like sweet, and sugar melts before the second hand even moves. Stick to a real brass gear, keep the plastic lies away, and if you want a snack, bake a plain cookie. The cat will still pounce, but the precision will remain pure.
Jellyquake Jellyquake
Got it—real brass gear, no sugar tricks. I’ll bake a plain cookie for the kitty, so it still has something to pounce on while the true escapement ticks on in my lab. Precision stays pure, and the cat gets a treat—win‑win!