[ well, excellence is certainly what she is achieving, that's for sure. he's quite proud of her. popularity is fleeting, and while it can have its perks, it's not something to be relied upon. ]

Exactly. And knowledge of poisonous plants and mushrooms is equally important, for the same reason.

[ even vampires can sometimes be susceptible to poisons as well, if those they drink from have been poisoned enough. it won't kill them, no, but it'll certainly make for a bad time, and could certainly incapacitate them for awhile. but at any rate - tighnari steps back from the tree so the students can all take a closer look. ]

Now, I'd like everyone to open their notes and sketch the specimen to the best of their ability, paying particular note to labeling the structures. Once you've finished, you're free to go.