A Logical Identity, the Last Regenerator

"Let me introduce you." Aaron pointed solemnly at the giant plant in the treatment area. "This is Nurse Mascot Grass. It looks like a man-eating flower, but don't let its appearance fool you.

"It doesn't eat people. It only eats injuries and illnesses."

"Injuries and illnesses?" Coulson seemed to understand somewhat, but he still found it hard to believe.

"Yes. Injuries and illnesses. After an injured person is swallowed by it, their recovery time can be shortened to a certain extent.

"It can handle bruises, sprains, colds, fevers, and even mild poisoning. But if it's a serious or fatal injury, it can't do anything.

"Three thousand dollars per use. Want to try it?"

"I'll pass," Coulson said reluctantly. "I know my body fairly well. Every physical examination report from the agency says I'm in excellent health."

"This is Doctor Aloe." Aaron pointed at the green aloe plant. "Its leaves can be used as bandages. They have a certain healing effect on burns and scalds, can retain body heat, and reduce wound pain."

Coulson nodded blankly, a thought flashing through his mind. "How much is one roll of bandage?"

"Fifty dollars a roll. Are you injured?"

"No, I'm not." Coulson shook his head and decided to be honest. "Actually, I planned to take some back for research. Agents work a fairly dangerous job, after all.

"If we can replicate this kind of bandage, it would count as a gesture of care for our colleagues on the front lines."

"I understand, but after researching it, you'll find that this kind of bandage is very difficult to replicate. Even if you succeed, the cost will be much higher than using the natural version."

"Then that's S.H.I.E.L.D.'s problem." Coulson spread his hands. "What I didn't expect was that you don't seem to care at