Lounging on a plush velvet cushion atop a carved cheesestone chair, Gorgonzola Cookie laid down. Her snakes, usually restless, were today as relaxed as she was.

"Ugh, I'm so bored," Gorgonzola Cookie whined, stretching languidly. The snakes in her hair flicked their tongues in agreement. "This whole 'waiting around for our kingdom to magically fix itself' thing is so tedious. I need some… excitement."

She eyed a platter piled high with decadent treats – glistening honey cakes, jewel-toned candied fruits, and tiny, perfectly formed cheese pastries. "But first," she declared, snatching a fig, "a beautiful Cookie must be nourished."