larval stage

Themilum, do you really want to get "larval"* with Sparteye?

He didn't make much of his own poem, but he could make a bunch outta yours! It's called libel, themilum.

Your judgeship could get benched for your wit, when Sparteye comes down with his writ. [Just say it was a "typo".]

Actually, "larval stage" is kinda cute, themilum. I'm just glad I didn't write it. :)

I don't wanna do time for my rhyme.
I just wanna have a good time.

* You never wanna bite at anything which can bite back, themilum. That goes for insects ["larval" or not] and especially for "snakes" and "sharks". :)