Long, wooden tables line both walls of the massive dining hall. There is also an ornately carved head table at the front of the room. Benches sit in front of the tables to seat everyone. Massive, golden chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Colorful stained glass windows shed vast arrays of light onto the floor and walls.
Dining Hall, Inside Palace
the chef
king and queen
I am a King and Queen. I rule the kingdom with an iron fist. I require subjects to be loyal and punish all who are not.
Find the nearest peasant and ask them for the freshest orphan they can find. Preferably chubby and vaccinated.  ...vaccinated? What does that mean? And why would I need an orphan? Are we having them for dinner? Are you not loyal to me? You don't question the king and queen. We must have this dinner planned before my mother arrives. Yes... of course... Um... so what's on the menu again? Five broth boiled pigs with a centerpiece of flame roasted giraffe. It's just a normal meal but with my mother. The child is very important. Give him this robe also. Um... yes... I... hate to ask, but... what is the child for? Is he to be hired as a servant, is he also a guest? I still don't follow... It's best if you don't know. Also make sure he is addressed as Prince Barbara.  ...Um...o-ok... I... wait. Giraffe? Where do I get a Giraffe here in Scotland? Do they have those? From Gerry of course! He raises them in the hills. Are you new here? Oh, right! Gerry. Gerry the Giraffe raising Scot! Of course! of course! Oh silly me! I was a bit distracted, I suppose. You might have a laugh at my foolishness, my lord and lady, but when you said you wanted a plump child for tonight... well you can only imagine where my poor head went!  I thought you knew about my mothers old age forgetfulness. She thinks I'm five years old! Isn't that funny? She doesn't even remember what I look like... funny... right? Oh, my Lord! Forgive me! I was not your cook when last your mother visited us! Oh, I feel an utter fool for my confusion! I shall seek out a double for you! I think I might indeed know a lad that has your characteristic curly hair!