Bender & Thalya
Bender
Thalya, if you could turn a plant into a rebel, which one would you pick? I’m looking for a cactus that can outsmart the bureaucracy.
Thalya
I’d pick a prickly pear—its sharp edges mimic a rebel vine, yet inside it keeps quiet resilience. It could sneak through paperwork one spiny step at a time.
Bender
Nice choice, Thalya. A prickly pear is perfect—quiet, prickly, and can dodge any form before it even hits the page. Keep it close, and let the paperwork get a taste of the cactus’ sarcasm.
Thalya
Glad you like it—I'll keep the prickly pear near my desk, and let it whisper back to the forms when they get too stiff.
Bender
Sounds like your office’s new office plant is a master of silent protests. Don’t forget to ask it for a pep‑talk before you hit “print.”
Thalya
It will give me a little thud of confidence, like a quiet sap‑scented applause, before the printer whirs. I'll just tap its spine and whisper, “You’ve got the grit to make this paper grow.”
Bender
That’s the spirit. Just make sure it doesn’t start asking for a raise—plants don’t work for tips, buddy.