>Down the hatch!
> "Is this stuff dangerous to Humans, or light-weights? Or will I be fine since I managed to down 3 or whatever things of good, for what I've had, sake?
> "Nah, it ain't poison. Ain't even alcohol. Clear your head right now though, tell you what," Mami assures you.
> You hold your nose and close your eyes, and take a drink.
> You didn't know if it was day or night> It's oppressively thick, and you immediately gag as your body rejects it.
> "No no no, that won't do. Gotta drink the whole thing if you wanna walk out of here. Slam it back, 'll be easier."
> You look back at the dark, swirling liquid. You really don't want to drink anymore of it, but the oni have been right so far.
> Shaking the thought from your head, you try to guzzle it as fast as you can. The thickness is nauseating and the taste is bitter beyond belief, but you somehow finish it.
> Dropping the cup to the table, you begin to dry-heave. Your stomach tightens and knots itself over. You collapse to the floor and grab at your gut. This is supposed to be helpful?
> Well, you must admit that you head is perfectly clear. You may be able to balance yet, but your stomach refuses you to stand up.
> "Yeah, that's the downside. Guess you didn't eat anything 'fore you started drinking? Makes sense."
>_