VGBellylover - Hobbyist, Digital Artist | DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Literature

A Banquet Fit for a Prince

"Hi, Marth," you call, addressing the young Altean prince. Marth jumped and spun around. "H-hello." He looked around nervously, then back at you. "I'm sorry but, do I know you?" You introduce yourself, holding out your hand. "Nice to meet you." He seemed to relax a bit and took your outstretched hand. "It's a pleasure to meet you, too." You lean forward, inspecting his clear face. You smile slightly. "You're cute," you say absently, reaching up to stroke his cheek. He pulled away, blushing furiously. "Ah, thank you." "You look like you could use a break." Marth blinked. "I... have been under a bit of stress lately..." "Good." You smile, taking him by the arm and pulling him down the hall. "Come with me." You lead him to a small, private dining room where you had previously prepared a small feast for your prince: a massive side of gravy-soaked roast beef, some fried dumplings filled with a mix of meat and cheese, skewers of hearty meatballs, shrimp, mushrooms, and crab, a