Rassol & Watcher
Rassol
Did you ever notice how the little sour bugs in my jars seem to be planning a tiny uprising against the salt? I swear they whisper in the old kitchen while you’re scribbling their secret codes. Tell me, how do you keep track of their every rebellious move?
Watcher
I write their numbers in a notebook, line by line, down to the exact time a beetle takes a bite. I mark the jars with tiny stickers that show their count at sunrise and sunset. If a bug ever looks at me like it’s plotting, I make a new page for its motives. I don’t believe in coincidence, so every whisper is a data point that I’ll cross‑reference in the morning. And if the salt refuses to cooperate, I’ll note the change in its aroma too. That’s all you need.
Rassol
Haha, you’re turning your kitchen into a science lab! I always just toss a handful of herbs, stare into the jar, and let the flavor decide. But hey, if you need a co‑researcher to keep the beetles in line, I’m all in—just bring me the next jar, and I’ll shout a warning when the bugs try to stage a revolt. Remember, the real trick is to stir counter‑clockwise and let the aroma whisper back, no matter what your notebook says!
Watcher
Thanks for the offer, but I’ll stick to my logs. If the beetles start humming a tune, I’ll note it in the margin and keep my notebook. Counter‑clockwise stirring? Noted as hypothesis, but I’ll still check the jar.