*waves to Glenstorm the Great*

Aslans Country: Yeah, I'm looking forward to listening to the new TAN CD!!! And really random, right now my left hand is typing super slow... Don't know what's wrong with it...

NG: Heh, heh... Well, uh, chew "normally" I guess... I can chew pretty much ok, maybe since my back teeth don't have the wire yet... It's been 8 days and I can't really bite off things with my front teeth. I took a total of two ibuprofens... Hope your teeth are doing ok!!

Winter: What's "The Lives of Christopher Chant" about? Haven't heard of it before. In the past 3 days I read "Deadline" by Randy Alcorn... Fairly interesting.

FF: Hey! Well, our exchange student arrived today from South Korea... So that'll be interesting as time goes on I suppose. I hope my youngest brother doesn't drive him crazy... Wow. He (younger brother) asks rather insane sometimes around guests. He's 5.
How've you been?

*waves to Kat* Great to see you again!!!!

*wishes she could watch BBC Robin Hood, but doesn't know where to see the previous episodes without having to buy them.* Any legal way? I thought someone mentioned that once...

Dj: Hey! Yep, I am braced now. My teeth are not nearly as sore... They feel pretty much normal really beside not being able to bite off things much with my front teeth... The F.E.Student is here... He seems pretty nice. I think he's going to go to college to be a sports trainer.

*Cor enters the Square humming (or more precisely trying to hum) the theme from "Kick the Can" from Twilight Zone: the Movie*

Umm, I'm humming "It's a Good Life, Hank.

*Oh dear.... many apologies. The Prince enters humming "It's a Good Life"*

Much better!

*The Royal Dragon lands in the Square at that moment. Narrator troubles again, Cor? You and Lady A have the worst time with those.... *

Sort of, Vern.

Anyway, Mortereve all! Yes, your eyes are not playing tricks on you (this time ), I'm actually stopping by the Square twice in one day. Seeing as how several people have posted since I was here this morning, I thought it would be best to respond before three pages went by.

*Cor and Vern take their seats at the fountain*

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@ NN. Actually, my list of favorite albums has shifted yet again. now the top five look like this:

1. Legends of the Fall (James Horner)
2. Alien and Twilight Zone: the Movie (both Jerry Goldsmith)
3. The Dark Knight (Hans Zimmer/James Newton Howard)
4. An American Tail 2 (James Horner)
5. Once Upon a Time in the West (Ennio Morricone)

It will probably stay at that line up for a while until I get something that bumps one of the top albums down.

@ Djaq.

You're right; it is. I won't be first in your next post though; Aiden posted above me.

Oh well, you're second from the top which is still good.

Um, yeah, I think that you should stop.

It is very useful knowledge to have.

*Thank you, miss Djaq for telling him to stop! It gets quite.... annoying when he does that. *

Aye, that it is. It makes Life more interesting having a stockpile of quotes from movies to use.

I am very pleased to hear that!
Vern...what did you do?

*Oh, nothing much. Just the usual, gave Cor a hard time when he fell into the stream after trying to catch a fish, stuff like that. *

Yeah and telling KingLune about it at dinner....

*Well, he got a good laugh out of it. *

Whoa, thank you!

Welcome! Of course it was mostly out of necessity, but we'll just ignore that technicality...

Well, that is very good. Why, thank you! And, you are welcome!

Yes, I learned the hard way never to eat too many sweets at a coffee shop several years ago. Welcome!!

I can tell that you really like it. And you are very welcome for the lack of rufflyness (which isn't a word, but it is now since I said it. ).

I'm sure it will come in handy in the kitchen or as a piece of decoration outside. Hmm, "rufflyness".... a good word, a very good word.

@ Rose. Yes, you indeed saw quote boxes in my post. It was mostly out of necessity seeing as how most of what I was replying to was from a week or more ago.

Good! Glad you enjoyed the review and that it was helpful.

Here it is: bennettsreviews.blogspot.com. Of course, you can just go to my profile and there's a link to my Blog under "Website".

I'll be looking for you there.

@ Ali. Very good, thanks. Just finished a late dinner of homemade potato soup.

*waves to QueenSusan*

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O.K, I'm off.

Talk with ya'll later!

*Cor and Vern exit the Square*

Anyone heard the song "The Sound" by Switchfoot?
We've met the John Perkins mentioned. Another kind of subtitle for the song is "John M. Perkins' Blues" I think.

[Random Fact of the Day]

Hello hello hello! *sigh* What a week ahead of me! We have Award Night at Awana tomorrow. Fun. Stuff. There's pizza, prizes for the childers--just a pot of pure joy for everyone. And Friday we're heading out of town to a retreat. I'm really excited for that.

Anywho, to catchup:

*waves to NG* Hey!

*waves back to Ella* How've you been of late?

I have been well, thankyou. School breaks off for the summer in a few weeks which is something we're looking forward to after the school year. My goodness, everything seems as if it just flew by! How are things for you?

*waves to Fanny*

1. I finally saw Up over the weekend!!! The Royal Family agrees it is now one of our favorite films.

I finally have the answer to the question "What's your favorite movie?" I loved everything about UP, and am so glad I saw it.

That sounds really neat! Are you enjoying it?
At that point, I was making an apron...and I'm about to start working on another one. It's a really cute pattern (I'm making the one in the middle).

Ehehe, @ the "Ella Enchanted". Funny enough, everytime I see the name "Ella" I suddenly snap to attention.
Ah, I enjoyed it to the fullest! But, now, it's all over as the show was on Monday. Can't wait 'till next year.
Oooh! *claps hands daintily* It looks so cute! The cherries are absolutely adorable.

Well, I must be off. Good night to those who have night, and good morning to those who.... Good Mortereve everyone! *yawns* Well, it's definitely sleepytime here. *waves to all and goes out of the square*

~CSLN

*reads through all the posts since she last posted* That took awhile. But it was worth it.

*wishes Djaq and PrinceCor very belated Very Happy Birthdays!* It looks like y'all had a fantastic party.

*waves hello to old friends and new acquaintances*

As for Attolia's castle, I really have no idea. Which is a perfect excuse for a reread.

I saw a picture of what the author thinks it looks like recently. It was very impressive, and if I remember correctly it was from the interior of the Library of Congress.

Awesome, I wonder how many fonts work.

That is very cool. I suspect that any fonts you have installed will work for you, and they'll show up for the other person if they have them installed as well... <--AliciaWonderland font

I wish everyone called me Ali b/c no one can say Alissandra right .

Is the second a long or short? I remember being asked about how to pronounce my name when I was graduating, and I'm like, "Eh, whatever; but the last way you said sounds good." And then my mom says that it's the opposite. (And since she named me I guess she'd know, right?) But I don't remember which way it's 'supposed' to be said anymore since I always go by one of my nicknames.

That was very random, I know, but it just came to me and I thought it would be a new way to enter the Square (for me, anyway).

Have you ever mailed yourself to the Square in a box and then popped up when some unsuspecting person opens it?

Remember when we used to write poetry here in the Square? Well, you'll be happy to know that I put that practice to good use and wrote my mother a poem for Mother's Day. It was an... interesting... poem.

I haven't been here half as much as I should like; and I would like to be here far more than half the time of double what I deserve. *hopes that this turns out to be a compliment all around*

Do you have dark skies where you live? Because of my dad's military duty, my family's been able to go to San Diego for the past few years. The base is right on the beach, and the stars are incredible. Those long nights lying in the sand and watching the stars always what I look forward to most.

Mmm, malkah, how idyllic. May I join you?
Looking east we have a lot of light pollution because that is where the biggest Ontario city lies—ugh. But in the west and north it isn't bad, and the south is really good because that's over the lake.

Ah, I love the "Speckled Band" Sherlock Holmes story. That's one of the first I ever read.

That is a Sherlock Holmes I haven't yet read. I must nab that story somewhere 'cause I've heard nothing but good about it. Speaking of which, do y'all know there is Sherlock Holmes Special Feature now in the Spare Oom? /shameless plug

Hey, Aiden—and you probably address this on the next few pages—how did your play go?

PrinceCor, I'm glad you had such a fun birthday! Wups, wrong one, teehee. Here ya' go:

NarniaGirl, good to see you again! How are the Gaithers doing?

Now, before I forget, I missed being able to come on the Square for a very important occasion ... Djaq's birthday! That's so cool about your ear-piercing. And now, for a wee birthday song, 'though belated. (I'm not too sure what the kitten is saying near the end of the video, though, but it's just too cute, isn't it?)
Aaaand ... hmm, aha! Here is a beauty of a cake for your musical interest. (Although I think that may be more of a banjo than a mandolin.)

Queen Susan, how're your braces feeling? Actually, the real question is, how are your teeth feeling? (You may have answered this in the next few pages, so I'll keep my eyes peeled. Come to think of it, isn't that an odd expression? "eyes peeled" OUCH! )

Louise the Second! I'm glad you have a diagnosis and treatment for your wrist. I surely hope you can fully participate in the 5-day music camp still!

*waves to Winter* Yes, yes, I know I owe you a PM.

Ruby, how did your really interesting debate go?

MissAravis, it's been quite awhile! Hello.

Lady_Liln! Hurrah for the last final! Wow, another year behind you. Are you lifeguarding for the summer? (I'm guessing so.) Do you get nearly full-time hours?

PC, my favourite part of UP was that first 20 minutes or so! Hardly any words were spoken, but what a poignant tale. And, btw, that's a very well-written review on Avatar.

No, I don't think we even have a Square initiation.... Nasty things they are. Makes one late for dinner.

But wait, don't we? I thought new SquareOnions got thrown in the fountain ... or is that reserved for Lady A only?

Your family is going to the *DROOLS* Olive Garden for PR's birthday, Louise the Second? Lucky-ducks!

Queen Susan, you have an exchange student? Cool! Also, glad your braces are 'settling in'. Our kids found ibruprofen helped the best that first night after an adjustment.

Actually, my list of favorite albums has shifted yet again. now the top five look like this:

And my top five look like this:

The Lord of the Rings FotR Complete Recordings
The Lord of the Rings TTT Complete Recordings
The Lord of the Rings RotK Complete Recordings
Theatrical FotR soundtrack
Theatrical TTT soundtrack
Theatrical RotK soundtrack

Yep, I kinda have a one-track mind. Seriously, though, there are many soundtracks I enjoy, and for awhile now they've been my favourite genre of music. ♥

*would really like to read Mel's Mother's day poem*

Mel, your signature is adorable and ... isn't your avvy quote from The City of Ember?

I have only barely skimmed here, so *waves to everyone else* 'Though I must make mention that, Benjamin, it's great to see you in the Square again.

Well, that's a brief catch-up, but good to see y'all again! Oh wait, before I go, Vern needs a TREAT!!!

Enjoy!

Mortereve all!

There are two more lines in that scene. "It's just temporary until I find a new place." I'll let you do the next one.
I'm not entirely sure how the next conversation starts either, so I'll have to watch it again.

Whoops, you're right! "Find the old one! I like her."
Alrighty.

"Is that true?" Emma.

"Yes. No. I don't know!" (That's in many things...)

Agreed! (we're going to become like the Dufflepuds if we keep this up )

Here! Here! (lol, I suppose so!)

I still haven't listened to any more...Sorry! I keep forgetting until I'm catching up.

Not a problem.

That is weird! Have they uploaded any more yet?

Yeah, ain't it? Nope, not yet.

I'll go see...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DJAQ!!!!!!!Ah, it does work. I clicked "quote" and then copied and pasted the color codes that were there.

Oh, wow, it does work! Very cool. You can tell I've never used the "Quote" button. So, now you can see that was a ton of color codes, huh?

Well, perhaps that wasn't the right way to phrase my question. I meant it more like...Are you apprehensive about the performance or do you feel well prepared? Anyway, since the play has happened now, it doesn't really matter. I'm glad to hear that it went well!

Oh, well, I certainly felt prepared... not really apprehensive in any way. But I do find it's best to keep my mind off of it...

Yes, Friday nights are the best for posting late (or just staying up late in general).

Mmmhmm!

Wow, that's great! Glad to hear.

That's definitely one thing I enjoyed about homeschooling. No finals. We had little bits here and there, but it wasn't a huge series of tests to stress out about.

('Course, it was my least favorite! )

Yep, that's for sure! Exactly, I do have a couple cumulative tests, but not finals.

I suppose we could

Yes Jesus Christ is the only source for true peace, but unfortunately most people don't believe so.

Dating! I've had several conversations about this and most didn't go too well but I figure since we're all friends here it should be ok

A lot of it is more technical stuff that's debated by amazing creation scientists.

Yup, it's sad to see all those "Peace" and "Coexist" symbols.

Oof, I really don't have an opinion on that, and don't care to at this point. I'm sure Dani would like to talk about that, though.

@ NN. Actually, my list of favorite albums has shifted yet again. now the top five look like this:

1. Legends of the Fall (James Horner)
2. Alien and Twilight Zone: the Movie (both Jerry Goldsmith)
3. The Dark Knight (Hans Zimmer/James Newton Howard)
4. An American Tail 2 (James Horner)
5. Once Upon a Time in the West (Ennio Morricone)

It will probably stay at that line up for a while until I get something that bumps one of the top albums down.

Ah, a new list!

Wow, Legends of the Fall must be good, if it's your favorite. Is that a newer or older? I've never heard of it.

Alien, Twilight Zone, and TDK are not my style as you know. I do like An American Tail and Once Upon a Time in the West, though, both of which I should get.

I have been well, thankyou. School breaks off for the summer in a few weeks which is something we're looking forward to after the school year. My goodness, everything seems as if it just flew by! How are things for you?

Yeah, definitely! School seems like it goes by faster each year, huh?
Things are great here, too, but especially busy! Hopefully things will slow down when school finishes.

That is very cool. I suspect that any fonts you have installed will work for you, and they'll show up for the other person if they have them installed as well...<--AliciaWonderland font

I don't think that's the case. That's not how websites work. You don't have to have a font installed to see one. For instance, I don't have AliciaWonderland installed, but I can still see what you wrote in that font. Anyway, there must be a list of supported fonts in phpBB.

That is a Sherlock Holmes I haven't yet read. I must nab that story somewhere 'cause I've heard nothing but good about it.

Yeah, it's a great one. BTW, I have a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle "Complete and Unabridged" version of every Sherlock Holmes novel and story. It's really cool, I've been reading through it, but haven't have much time lately.

Hey, Aiden—and you probably address this on the next few pages—how did your play go?

It went off very well, thank you!

I'm off!

Yeah, it's a great one. BTW, I have a Sir Arthur Conan Doyle "Complete and Unabridged" version of every Sherlock Holmes novel and story.

Wait, that reminds me. I think I have a similar volume. How could I have forgotten? *runs downstairs to look* Aha, it's the Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes: 37 short stories and a bunch of other good stuff. And lookee there: "The Speckled Band" is included, yay! I'll try and read it sometime this week yet.

So glad to hear your play went well, John Brooke NN!

Yes, I'm alive. No, I'm not gonna try and catch up on the mountain of posts since my last visit. Sorry!

How're ya?

I'm fine... this week has been great so far! (which is a welcome relief after the emotional rollercoaster that was last week. no, I don't wanna talk about it)

I don't really know what to talk about, just thought I should make an appearance. Yeah...

I wanna tell them about my idea I had yesterday!
No! What've I told you about not trying to talk to these people?!

Sorry about that... certain characters just don't know boundries. Charlie always thinks he can talk to all people, about everything that passes through his mind. And I keep trying to explain to him, that I don't want him scaring you with his hairbrained schemes.

I don't think that's the case. That's not how websites work. You don't have to have a font installed to see one. For instance, I don't have AliciaWonderland installed, but I can still see what you wrote in that font.

Maybe I didn't say what I meant... For instance, you've posted in a font called Samurai (at least, I'm assuming this is what it would look like?), which I don't have, so the browser is displaying the text you wrote as a serif font. Which, I imagine, is similar to what you're seeing for AliciaWonderland... (I'd screencap, but I'm lazy...) I don't know if it works exactly the way it does in HTML, but in HTML it is tied to what fonts are installed on your computer, which is why you're supposed to use common fonts when designing a website or make your fancy font stuff into images.

Hmm, at the moment I think my top five favourite soundtracks are
Man from Snowy River (it's the first I ever owned )
Fellowship of the Ring: theatrical cut
Hamlet
Pride & Prejudice
Eragon
(Somewhere immediately following are the other two LotR scores and a bunch of other Patrick Doyle soundtracks. )

I wanna tell them about my idea I had yesterday!
No! What've I told you about not trying to talk to these people?!

That we're likely to listen? I think it's fun when your characters pop up like that.

isn't your avvy quote from The City of Ember?

Maybe, but I have it identified as being from Return of the King.

*clears throat* Since you asked so nicely, this is the poem my sisters and I recited together in church when we were asked to say something nice about our mother... for the third year in a row. Instead of sitting around going, "ah, ah, ah, she's nice?" we came prepared.

We love our mother, tis true
In the past
We've listed her virtues thu
From first to last

Yay mom!

That we're likely to listen? I think it's fun when your characters pop up like that.

I'm glad you enjoy it when they show up! But are you absolutely sure you want me to unleash them on you? The rest are alright, but Charlie is a bit of a handful... gives me headaches.

Anyway, he might be quiet for a bit... I think he's mad at me for some reason. Keeps glaring in my direction.

Did you have a good day? And where is everyone? I've showed up when it's NOT a weekend, and yet no one's around...

edit:
I forgot to say: Nice poem! I'll bet your mom loved that.

Soundtracks? Hmmm... I know this one, wait... LES MIS! (I like more than that, that's just been the one playing over and over for months now. Blame the high school... they did the show in March )

*enters square listening to Birds & Cages*
Cor: Glad you finally saw Up! It's definitely my favorite Pixar movie My favorite part is probably when he's looking through the scrapbook later once he's finally gotten his house to the falls and he sees all the stuff his wife put in there. It's so sad...
Oh, and thank you! I appreciate it! Hm.. I haven't. Legends of Fall... that's a movie I take it? I've actually never even heard of it. Maybe I will need to check it out.
*Waves to Nutty*

Djaq: Hi! Good to see you again too! Hm for mother's day we went to church, and had a breakfast there... then my dad and I went to the store and got my mom roses, and I made her this card.
Aww I just missed your birthday. I hope you had a wonderful one!

*waves back to Rosa* How are you? What concerto are you referring to in your post? *is curious*

Ali: hehe yes, I used to frequent the square but a few months ago I stopped... I'm giving myself more time here now though since I had to leave some other websites. I deleted my twitter and I left the Switchfoot forums (which was really really really hard. I just went back and looked at people's posts and everyone was super upset that I left, but I think it's for the better, at least right now. :/) because of some.. stuff. (I can clarify in a PM if you like ) Mainly because they were big time-wasters. And apparently it was the "wrong crowd of people" to be talking to. But yeah.... I'm still incredibly sad about the SF boards. I feel like I lost part of my family or something... which is kinda sad, but true
Wow.. ok sorry for ranting. You didn't need to read all that

Auntie Jo: Hello! Hm.. I have to admit that the last picture in your post made me want to gag a little

*her favorite part of Cages with the piano in 5 just started... ahhhh*

Hmmmm... I can't think of anything super exciting about myself to write in here. I heard Relient K and Paramore last Friday. That was awesome. Other than that... not much!
See you all later!

Hello everyone!

I'm considering coming into the Square more often just because lots of people that I love talking to post in here alot.

Yesterday was a pretty awesome day because, guess what? I got The Light Meets the Dark! BWAAAAAAAAH! I was freaking out so much in the morning on Tuesday, but luckily I calmed down enough to drive out and buy the CD. The cashier saw it and she was really excited that I was buying it. Basically through the entire ringup she was exulting about the new CD, that I was buying it, stuff like that. I love it when cashiers are chatty and like what you're buying.

As for the CD itself, I love it. I actually didn't get to listen to it until this afternoon because my friend came over last night (when I had just bought the CD), and we watched a movie. Not actually condusive material in which to listen to TaN. I mowed the lawn today, though, and listened while mowing. Thank goodness for loud headphones!

My favorite song right now is All the Pretty Things. It really rings true for me, because I want to be attached to God and not the things of this world, but I like so much stuff. But anyhow, great song. Next favorite is Any Other Way. It's such an interesting and striking picture; God shows us his love through pain and hurt. That's his love. It's how he loves. It's how he showed us his love first off--by dying extremely painfully on the cross.

I liked all the others too, but I can't line them up yet. Maybe I never will be able to. I love it, though. I really love it.

How IS everyone? Has anyone listened to the new CD? My next CD to buy is Hello Hurricane by Switchfoot.

*Cor and Vern enter the Square discussing the wonderful dinner they had*

Mortereve all! Guess what we had for supper? KingLune's Famous Fried Chicken!!! It's been about a year since he's made this, so it was especially good tonight.

*the Prince and Dragon take a seat at the fountain*

Well, time for another catch-up post. A bunch of people keep posting in here!!

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@ Ella. Haha! Well, actually the answer to that question might be a page or so long. I pretty much liked everything about it as well, though there were some spots where I thought the editing could have been better. Besides that, it's a great movie!

@ Mel. Thanks for the late birthday wish! BTW, I watched some of the The Rocketeer last night, so I've finally seen a movie with Jennifer Connelly in it.

@ Jo. Thanks, Jo! Eh, I'm glad you fixed which smilie you used. The first is... a tad creepy.

Aye, that was a great part! I actually preferred after the initial opening montage when the film started to get more funny. Thank you, Jo!

About falling into the fountain: Hmm, I'm not sure about that. Vern, do you know if that is something especially for Lady A or not?

*I'm really not sure. Might be, but then again it might not.*

Well, we'll ask her and get back to you, Jo.

*reads Jo's favorite film scores list*

Hmm, you kind of have a motif going there, Jo. I still adore the CR, but after listening to them a ton over a few years I got kind of tired of them. Also, I've discovered a bunch of other composers and scores that I, dare I say it, like more.

*Ooh! Pre-toasted ants! And big ones too!! Thank you most kindly, miss Jo! Vern begins snaking on the ants, offering some to the Prince who graciously declines*

@ NN. It's an older movie/score, from 1994 to be exact. The movie is rubbish (an overblown soap opera set against historical events), but the score is simply amazing! One of Horner's absolute best with only minimal re-used music from earlier films. If you like An American Tail and Dragonheart, definitely give Legends a listen. You can find clips of the album easily on youtube.

Right, though Twilight Zone has some more traditional music mixed in with the creepy stuff. Still, you'd probably be doing better just to skip it. I hope you can get those two soon!

*waves to Anna*

@ MissA. Thanks. Am I the only person on NW that actually liked the more funny moments of the film over the sad scenes?! I thought the sad moments were handled masterfully, but I greatly prefered the more upbeat parts of the film.

Quite welcome! I can play some some film themes on the guitar, but not to the quality you can on piano. It's quite impressive, really.

Yes, a film from the early 90's. Word to the wise: avoid the film, but pick up the album.

@ Sweeet. *sneaks up behind Sweeet and tacklehugs his friend* Ah ha! You finally made it into the Square!!! It's great to have you join us! I'm sure you'll fit in just fine.

*is not familiar with nor heard any of the music Sweeet mentioned* Big surprise there, eh?

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Wow, this is a long post even without using quote boxes.... Well, talk with ya'll later!

*Cor and Vern exit the Square. The Royal Dragon still munching on roasted ants*

*A slightly out of shape Lady Amalthea runs breathlessly in to the Square*

WHAT did you say, Narrator?

*I said "slightly" - I thought I was being kind*

Grrrr!

*The olympically fit....*

Oh, never mind!! We'll discuss it later.

Jo!! I rushed in with the hope of being in the Square at the same time and simultaneously with you! Hmmm better make that two.

I hope you are doing quite well, even if you didn't get all the snow that you wanted for your birthday. Snow can be fun for a little while, but where I live we get so little of it that we don't really know how to drive on it. We bought snow plows for the Bulgy Bears, but they were hibernating the last time it snowed and we had to get Vern to blast a path for us. Not exactly wise, because it melted and then froze back over. And I had to still make good on my promise of making a batch of chili just for him - do you know how many gallons of chili a dragon eats?!? Come to think of it, I don't either. I lost count after the eleventythirtieth gallon - and he likes it extra hot.
"Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes"

Original, Miss Jo? Wow! What's the copyright date? That book must be really old. (No reflection on the person who owns it, of course.) We have a collection or two of Sherlock Holmes stories; very enjoyable reads.

I'm afraid I must go now. A certain dragon just nudged me and said it was time for my bath.

*Lady Amalthea heads back to the castle by way of the chocolate tree*

Energy food.

*Yeah, um, right*