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[โ€“] blackbrook@mander.xyz 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

What makes it harden? Is it nonnewtonian? Does it impale its prey?

Its been a bit since i read it now but i think hitting the air makes it dry very quickly (something having to do with the chaotic shape of the proteins in the "beam"). Its a quick read if you want to check my memory