Originally Posted by Anna Banana

LouAnn retrieved a pin and held it up and ready to use just as soon as the husk was fully peeled back. "Okay, I got it. Pierce the hilum, add the oil to the mixture, and get to stirring," she said, repeating the directions just to help her remember them. "...and no worries, I'll skip the potions-diving for now." When the seed was finally open, LouAnn gently jabbed the pin forward, piercing the hilum and obtaining the tiny drop she needed. As soon as it was dropped into the potion, LouAnn stirred three times clockwise, just as the professor had directed them to do. The potion was also good and thick, too, so she thought Cope would be pleased. "Alright, ready for the swan blood..."