rooting around for a cure

"Yes, of course," she murmured, glad to see a sparkle of interest reflect in Inoki's eyes. She was just the kind of student Theory would love to teach - gracious, but a voracious learner. Theo nodded encouragingly as Inoki stepped closer to the water's edge. "That's perfectly alright! Never a better time to learn than right now." She stepped up beside Inoki, then stepped a bit further along the shallows of the river. Towards the center of the river the water raged on towards the coast, the current swift and deadly. "First thing to note is that most plants of use will grow in still or slow-moving water, so don't worry about swimming all the way out there," she gestured towards the frothing river. "Aha! Let's take a look at these," Theory strode up to a bunch of cattail that bobbed at the edge of the river. The tall stalks waved gently with the current and the mild day's breeze. "Do you know the name of this plant? I'll give you a hint: we both have tails."

giving lesson 1/3