08/06/2024
Story time!
Once upon a time, two brave adventures went on a quest to find a dragon. With scant provisions they set out on a journey to explore the Dragon's Lair in a nearby county. Facing only a few hazards and diversions, they arrived to find the Dragon's Lair off Loop 1604 devoid of D&D Wizkids dragons in the appropriate price range.
Disappointed, but still determined to complete the quest, the art of divination (Google) revealed that nearby castle Gamelot could be another source, but the resident wizard reported there were no recent dragon sightings. But aha! Another Dragon's Lair was found, and it was rumored to contain at least one draconic creature in the desired price range, so the two adventurers set off again!
Upon arrival at the second Dragon's Lair, a bustling industry was discovered, but the dragon in question was not worthy of our champion. By this time, the sun was reaching high, but the adventurers' spirits were low. Still, there were reports of a vast dungeon (mall) nearby in which a Hero's Retreat was located that might harbor a worthy plundering beast.
The twists, turns, and multiple levels of the dungeon were challenging to navigate, and the growls and groans of empty bellies echoed through its chambers. When they entered the final chamber, yet more monsters were found, but no dragons.
At this point, one adventurer despaired and wished to abandon the quest. All seemed lost. No dragon would be found. We must return home in shame...but eat first.
However, the other adventurer consulted the scrying stones (Google Maps) one last time and expended mystical powers to call upon the tower of Knight Watch Games. The watchman cried out that she was positively beset with dragons! Three, no four monstrous creatures of the sort stalked the grounds, and heroes need only come and claim glory!
With this encouraging report, both adventurers agreed to answer the call for help! To take this one, final chance sn**ch victory from the jaws of defeat! And what's more, as they approached, signs of an Italian proprietor of flat, savory pies was operating in the vicinity of Knight Watch on Blanco Road. But this was no time to think of one's stomach! A dragon must be seized!
Upon entering the tower grounds, our adventurers were surrounded with flame breathing reptiles! Not three or four, but no less than six of the beasts scratched, soared, and slithered about the place--An excellent variety for the discerning shopper at quite a reasonable price!
A muscular, armor-plated, thorny-looking specimen was selected after careful discernment, and the quest was accomplished!
Huzzah!
And even better, the watchman gave a good report on the nearby Italian establishment. So to celebrate, the adventurers enjoyed cups of cold spring water, a submariner's sandwich, and a piping hot slice of cheese pie from Rock & Roll Pizzeria.
On the return journey, one adventurer repeatedly questioned the other about the worthiness of the dragon they selected. The other adventurer responded with stupendous assessments of the dragon's muscles, powers, pose, and quality. A fine creature indeed!
Upon returning home, the prized dragon was presented for inspection to the queen, and after a rest, it was determined that the dragon should wear a royal livery of gold in service of the kingdom, whereupon the adventurers made way to the smithy to forge a light and hardy coat of japanese gold, imported from TamiyaUSA, applied with the winds of SprayGunner and the tools of the royal artificer, Iwata.
