Quetzalcoatl in the City
       

I saw Quetzalcoatl at Panda Express in the city. I assumed he would strictly
visit Mexican joints, but I'm sure he just wants variety, like anyone else.
Quetzalcoatl ordered the Beyond Orange Chicken bowl. I had no idea he's a
vegetarian. Quetzalcoatl had on an elaborate, colorful headdress and carried
a shield and a spear. I felt senselessly underdressed. I was in my flip-flops and
a surfing shirt. I thought about going up and saying hello, but honestly, he
was intimidating. Aztec god that he is. After Quetzalcoatl received his order,
he tipped the workers, waved good-bye, and flew out of the door. I ended up
ordering the regular orange chicken with brown rice and vegetables. I ate
there and then drove home at sunset.

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