#emps has been alive since the dawn of civilization

[divinacaptivus]

Salvē imperator,

Apparently the word larva means ghost or spirit in Latin. (pronounced Lar-wah)

Makes sense. They are ghastly pale, widely considered unsettling, and aren’t easily understood by the human mind.

They are all around us silent but always there operating outside of what man thinks how the world work; No ideals, no dreams, and no gods,

Thoughts on these creatures Imperator?

(Thanks for listening to my autistic rambling on grubs,)

"They are also surprisingly robust sources sources of protein. Many cultures have subsisted on the larvae of insects since time immemorial. I have done so myself. I have eaten many substances mortals would consider 'unsettling' in order to survive. Did you know, Stranger, that an ancient culture once created a form of cheese infamous for containing living fly larvae? The flies were allowed to lay eggs within the rind and their maggots made the cheese soft, sour, and creamy. One had to consume the larvae alive. as the cheese was said to have spoiled once the maggots died. "

#asks #answers #very fascinating firend #now listen to me ramble about casu marzu #yes its a real cheese #and i kinda wanna taste it #ooc commentary #ic #also #emps has been alive since the dawn of civilization #of course he's eaten worms and insects