Customs
"You need to learn the rules, Sebastian!" said a deep voice.
"But those rules are boring and difficult!" Sebastian's voice sounded young, perhaps having only seven years. He was standing, with his head lowered, in a throne room. A shadowy figure sat on the high seat.
"Those customs keep things balanced!" the figure boomed, "They are also proper etiquette. You need to learn them if you want to have a place in this castle!"
"I'm sorry father," Sebastian clenched his tiny fists.
"You'd better be. Breaking rules breaks the bonds of those you care about!" the king bellowed, "Now! Tell me which rule you broke!"
Sebastian swallowed hard, "I never gave Derrick another present in return for the fingerless gloves he gave me for my birthday."
"What!?" roared his father, "How dare you show such disrespect for the future king! You must always pay respect to those who bless you! If someone gives you a gift, you
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