His Majesty

That morning, I found Puck perched on the high cabinet in the living room, enthroned like some Aztec warlord…

“PADAWANS!” he bellowed to his siblings. “BRING ME SOME FOOD!”

I heard Yali reply with salute, “YES, SIR!”

A few moments later, I heard Yali consult with his assistant, little sister, in the kitchen. Which food would most please the High Brother King? “Strawberries? Yes. Strawberries!”

And his majesty was so pleased.

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