Terrible Lizard King at Allegory

"Terrible Lizard King," originally featured as an audio podcast at Pseudopod, is now available in text at Allegory E-zine.

I would just like to note, apropos of nothing, that the unsolicited reprint market for stuff that's already been in audio is really, really rough. I regard Allegory as being something akin to conservationists working to protect an endangered species. At least give them a few extra eyeballs this month!

Tyrannosaurus Rex

There was a distant crash of metal and timber. "They're through the gates," said Skwib mournfully.

Doog hovered protectively before the throne. "Your Majesty, what should we do?"

The king blinked slowly, and his tongue flicked in and out.

"The king can't answer you, Doog. He's an iguana."

"We had a system! One flick for yes, two for no."

"Is that how you decided where to place the defenses?"

"They'll never take the privy," said Doog.

"That they won't," Skwib conceded. He sighed. "You know the worst part?"

Doog shook his head, lips flapping.

"The Rinthians' king is a goldfish."