Board :Tales of the People
Author :Archon Iyagi
Subject :"The Kings Favorite Meal" by Skirt 
Date :2/2
<b>                  The Kings Favorite Meal
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    "Min?" A mans voice called out.  I glanced up from my work to see a knight in copper colored armor. I knew this man was the real deal. He stood tall and strong.

    "Yes, that's me." I said standing up from my work and brushing my clothes off. A little embaressed such a handsome man had seen me looking like 'this'. My hair in a raggedy bun, clothes with dirt on them and who knows what mess I had on my face.

    "I hear you have brilliant taste." He said with a genteel smile. I was about to reply but he cut me off- " I herd you always cook wonderful meals, but you never tell anyone your 'secret' recipes." He finished. A slight blush went across my face.

    "That is true." I gave a sweet smile back.

    "Well the king you see, he wants a meal he will never forget. I have high hopes that you will be able to cook a meal of wonder and perhaps, tell him one of your secret recipes?" my heart sank a little, I would rather cook for HIM then a king..

   "If it is the kings wish, then so it will be." I replied.

<b>                    .: Later that night :.

    The king sat at a large table. He looked rather old, although he had a lot of energy. "This meal is certainly to DIE for." The king said stuffing his face gracefully, down to every last bite.

    "Yes, This is my Favorite meal." I replied a little shocked at how fast he was eating.

   "So you must tell me, What is this delicious meet? Is it hard to come by? Where do you buy it?" he asked seeking answers.

    "Well sir..Its rather easy to come by. I don't buy it, I hunt it." I tried to stop there but clearly the king was not satisfied with my answer. I reached into my bag and pulled out a quill and scroll and started to write. I had high hopes he would forget about te 'what it was' question.

    "Well, What is it?" he asked lifting a eyebrow at me.

    "Its.. Boiled Rat.." I said with a fake smile. The king started go chuckle, I went along with it and started to laugh.

<b>                   "hahahaa HA-Hhh Haaa"

   "Are you alright sir?" I stood up and ran to his side. He gasp for air. I gave his back a few smacks but It seemed to make it worse. "I know you said this meal was to die for ! But don't really die!" I smacked him harder.

    He coughed a bit more and took a few deep breaths. "So... you... are... telling Me." He started. "You feed RAT to a King?"

   "..."  I didn't know what to say..

   "Well my dear you really are a peace of work. From now on, lets keep your 'secret' recipes, A Secret." He smiled. "And don't tell anyone, My Favorate Meal Is Rat."



-Skirt