“What?!â€? I screamed, “No, he’s lying!â€? The man cupped my mouth. “Execution or torture?â€? He said as if this were an everyday decision. “Throne, my dear servant. Don’t forget, I have a sick sense of humor.â€? Al answered royally. “Sincerest apologies, my master,â€? the man said, “By the way, my name is Shakmaranui.â€? Shakmaranui led us to a bonfire. He held his hands up and the crowd went silent. “Cejoire, rof eht ngki, Bob Saget, Sah edturnre!â€? he roared majestically. The crowd went wild as he put down his hands. Someone gave Al some sort of voodoo doll, kissed his feet, and ran away quickly. Someone else gave him a jeweled crown, and then said, “I velo uoy, Bob.â€? Then, Shakmaranui said, “Itwa! Kanesam sah ednsumco sih rymome, eh sah enrfottfo Ancient.â€? The crowd gasped. Al smiled at me. Shakmaranui led us both to a chamber. “The current elf ruler, Queen Chalnce, will be happy to know you have returned.â€? He said with a delicate smile uncharacteristic of a man his size.