Dear Laura,
I love to eat cheese, it is my favorite thing in the world. Unfortunately, eating nothing but cheese makes my breath smell terrible, especially some of the blue varieties. I asked the Hand to inject some breath mints, but they don't seem to be doing the job. The other creatures won't come near me any more for fear of death breath. What should I do? I don't think I can give up my cheese habit. Please help.
- Stink Ettin
Dear Stink Ettin,
This is what happens when a Norn offers you a piece of cheese. You get a taste for it, then you want a second piece, a third piece, a fourth piece and before long, you?re craving your twentieth piece. If you don?t control this habit soon, not only will you have bad breath, but you?ll also be too fat to squeeze through doors (including the fridge door to get more cheese!) Rather than nag for something to get rid of the smell, you need to work on reducing your intake. As you love it so much, make it a special reward if you're done something extra well. If you?ve worked double your quota, a small sliver of Blue Vein. If the Hand praises your machines, a slice of Edam. You should also start incorporating crunchy bugs, carrots and fruit into your diet to offset the halitosis. If you struggle, seek assistance from a cheese addiction support group. I?m sure there must be a forum, like 'Fromage Free Friends', somewhere on the internet.
- Laura