Figured it would be a good idea to remind others of that plot point with the seed. It's been a while since it's been brought up I think.

Also, the festival sounds like an interesting bit of scenery. Are you thinking of some sort of set piece here or is this just my brain addled by action movies cobbling something up?   Also of curiosity would the Gusttium festival be very similar but with more food and perhaps an emphasis on like textures along with flavors?