//------------------------------// // (6) // Story: Choose Your Own Adventure: Maud's Education // by Palm Palette //------------------------------// “It's a rock,” Maud said. “A rock?” “Yes.” Taste Explosion raised an eyebrow and looked at it. “It looks like a wooden rolling pin to me. Are you sure it's a rock?' “Yes, you rock the dough with it, unless you're too petrified to admit that.” Taste laughed. “All good chefs should have a creative touch. You're off to a great start. Now, let's start with a simple sandwich. Everypony has different tastes, so it's up to the chef to make the meal that matches the client. Suppose a rich banker walks in, what kind of sandwich should you make him?” A cheap dandelion sandwich to appeal to his frugality. A goldenrod sandwich to appeal to his expensive tastes. Ask first. That's what the menu's for. A shale sandwich.