A Day In The Life Of The Immortal King
Okay, imagine this: you’re an immortal king. Sounds pretty cool, right? Eternal youth, endless power… well, let's just peek into a typical Tuesday for King Alaric the Everlasting, and see if it's all it's cracked up to be.
Morning: When Time Literally Drags
First alarm goes off at, say, 7:00 AM. Except Alaric’s been awake since 3:00 AM. He's seen a lot of sunrises. Sleeping in becomes a distant memory after a few centuries.
Breakfast? Usually something ridiculously healthy. After ruling for centuries, you learn that kale smoothies aren't a fad, they're a necessity. Apparently, immortality doesn't mean you're immune to cholesterol.
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The Council Meeting: Same Old, Same Old
Next up, the royal council meeting. Imagine discussing the same trade disputes with elves and gnomes for the past five hundred years. It’s less "Game of Thrones," and more "Groundhog Day" with pointy ears.
Today’s hot topic: goblin plumbing regulations. Alaric suppresses a yawn. He remembers when the Romans were messing up plumbing! Some problems truly are eternal.
Afternoon: Hobbies of a Hundred Lifetimes
After the council meeting, Alaric tries to squeeze in a hobby. He’s tried them all, of course. Painting? Mastered it. Chess? Bored him to tears after defeating Kasparov (multiple times, across centuries, using different aliases).
This week, he’s attempting interpretive dance. The royal advisors are… concerned. Apparently, his rendition of the “Fall of the Roman Empire” involving a lot of flailing and grape stomping was a bit too avant-garde.
The Unexpected Joy: Teaching Beginner's Sword Fighting
One afternoon, Alaric decides to give beginner’s sword fighting lessons to the village kids. It’s a surprisingly heartwarming experience.
Seeing their wide-eyed enthusiasm reminds him that even after all this time, there's still joy to be found in simple things. Plus, accidentally disarming little Timmy with a flick of the wrist is always a good ego boost. It's nice to remember why he still protects his kingdom.
Evening: Dinner and Existential Dread
Dinner is usually a solitary affair. It's hard to find someone who can relate to your stories when your anecdotes begin with, "Back in the Bronze Age…" The loneliness of immortality really starts to set in.
After dinner, he might try reading. But he’s already read every book in the royal library, several times over. Including that really embarrassing romance novel Queen Beatrice wrote in the 16th century (he promised never to tell).
Stargazing: A Constant in a Changing World
Finally, Alaric finds himself on his balcony, gazing at the stars. They’re one of the few constants in his ever-changing world.
The same constellations that guided ancient mariners now watch over his kingdom. Even for an immortal king, some things remain beautifully, comfortingly the same. He's reminded of the weight of his crown but also his love for his people.
And so, another day ends for Alaric. He thinks about maybe learning the ukulele tomorrow. Anything to break the monotony. Because even for an immortal king, life, even a very long one, can sometimes feel… well, ordinary.
