
Teosinte Form for Event #001Username: Ciriun
Adopt Name: Teosinte (a variety of grasses from which corn/maize was developed)
Gender: Male
Personality: Easy going but far from lazy, this little guy is a very helpful sort. A bit like a working dog but considerably more tolerant of boredom, he likes being given jobs to do. With a person this often means following them around when they're doing chores to assist in any way a lizard can. Although he's a lousy guard pet, he makes a great child monitor, keeping small kids away from danger and out of trouble. Even with other lizards he'll do things like helping forage or lizard-sit the younger ones.


He befriends other lizards easily, assuming they don't mind him hanging around them near constantly, but he prefers the company of his own human family when he can get it. He'll be friendly with anyone, but he is always loyal first and foremost to his people. He rarely ever tires of their company and tries to be with them as much as possible.


Fortunately, he doesn't mind being left alone as long as it isn't for too long. A warm, quiet spot to nap and a good chew toy are his equivalent of curling up with a cup of tea and a good book. A little solitude isn't so bad as long as he has some way to pass the time. Being alone is also a good chance for him to tidy up his space, retrieve any lost toys, and of course give himself a good grooming. This is one lizard who doesn't neglect keeping himself neat and clean, always being sure to get between his nails and to carefully pick off any bits of loose dry skin.
But what does any of this have to do with candy corn?
Not much, really. This guy doesn't have any special love of sweets or of fall or summer (candy corn was originally a summer treat!) But what he does like is helping work in the garden or in the kitchen, like with this
candy corn recipe. Sure there isn't much he could do aside from fetching forgotten or misplaced items and maybe working the food processor, but you can rest assured that he will be there at your side, watching you work and patiently awaiting any instructions.


And if you want to plant corn or anything else for that matter, there is no better helper around. He can dig holes, pop seeds in, bury them, and even carry around a hose or watering can to give them water. And weeding is easy, just point him at the offending plant and watch him dig it right up. But be careful about sending him after poisonous plants since he uses his mouth to pull them up and haul them away.

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