Hot Enough to Rage, Angry Enough for a Discount

[WARNING: REASON IS BURNING.] “Who said my copy had mistakes?” Chen Nuo roared. “Language lives! Characters have their own ideas!” He punched the beast. Flames collided, rattling the store windows. The creature staggered; Chen Nuo flew backward into a drinks refrigerator. Cold soda rained down. A lime bottle burst against the heat and covered him in foam. New text appeared. [AVAILABLE FOOD: LIME SODA.] [TEMPORARY PROPERTY: Bubbles—expansion, cushioning, wrapping an impulse before it escapes.] Ordinary food could become a blending ingredient. He gulped the soda. Heat, acid, and sweetness started a brawl on his tongue. General Crunch covered its eyes.