You must remember that it will scream. But that is to be expected. So don’t worry about it and just roll-up your sleeves.
It takes a bracing mind and a steady hand to cut them up. Don’t be afraid to put some weight behind it.
At this point, you may feel squeamish. And that is okay. You can always add extra salt to the water. It helps settle them down.
When you’ve reached the stage when they start to turn red, you know you’re on your way. Take the tongs, and flip them over in the pot. They’ll start to steam.
If you feel that you’re questioning your resolve, well, it’s too late now. You had better get on with it. No prizes for puritans.
You will now see the water level begin to drop. This is excellent news, and means you’re past the halfway point. Hold steady now.
When you see the blue specks begin to swirl around the red bellies, don’t be alarmed. Grab your metallic strainer (the one labeled Ag 237) and sift the blue specks out and into your beaker.
You now have your Argentium hemoglobin. This is the moment you’ve been working so hard for.
Take your beaker, add two drops of ‘Hazel Ionide’, and affix the lid.
Let sit in a strong sunlight for 6 hours. Then move to a moonlit clearing for another 3 hours.
Recheck at dawn.
If all went according to plan, you now have a fully potent “Essence of Mayhem.” Completely safe and ready for curing all sorts of ailments of the mind.
You’re welcome!
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