Recruiting the Green Sprout

A captain needs both a hearty meal and a reliable crew before setting sail! After hearing you call my name and tell me a new mate is on the way, I bounced straight toward the sunny windowsill. My rubber body squished perfectly into the tight corner beside a tiny terra cotta pot. Inside, a plump green succulent leaf looked just like an emerald gem—or maybe a crunchy green dumpling! I leaned my flat rubber cheek against the cool clay rim to whisper our pirate pact. The little sprout didn't speak back, but it held steady like a true deckhand. We are officially ready for whoever joins the crew next!