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Trashling Tales #8

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Nobody talks about us much. The troubadours sing about MouseHerders, but MouseHerders buy their ale. The Children preach the virtues of the Farmers' life, but Farmers make up most of their flock.

We purvey protein to the most desperate. Grubs, worms, beetles, flies. Did you know the flavor of cockroach steaks depends on the beast's fodder?

Trashlings of every tribe have eaten in my shop. Penurious Tinkers, traveling Coggers, absentminded Scribes and mendicant Children of the Makers. Farmers returning from a poor night at the market, and yes, even MouseHerders.

ThoseWhoBurn eat here often. They say turnabout is only fair.

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    D.M. about 9 years ago

    'Love these names! 'Looking forward to more.

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