"Mox, you gave me quite a scare! I thought you were the cat giant, coming to get me - eyes a-glowing, shirt a-flaming, opposable thumbs a-thumbing! I believe that it is in our collective best interests to steer clear of this bean stalk."

"I can't even imagine what you are talking about, but I believe it is in your best interest to steer clear of any more mushrooms!"