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"As a knight," the king said, "it is your duty to kill dragons." "Very well, my liege," the knight said. "Um. May I ask why?" "Because they hoard wealth without sharing, and people live in fear of their capricious moods." "Very well, my liege," the knight said and drew his sword.

— Micro SF/F stories (@MicroSFF) September 3, 2020

"Excuse me," said the knight, "but may I borrow that... er... implement?" "My hoe?" the farmer said. "What for, milord?" "For yonder dragon." "The one bellowing in the hills? But you have a lance and a sword!" "Why should I fight it? The dragon only asks for scritches."

— Micro SF/F stories (@MicroSFF) November 27, 2020

"Humans are weird," the cat said. "I like them," the dog replied. "Throwing, I ask you. They evolved to be good at throwing." "And making friends." "Granted. At least that's useful. But how did throwing happen?" "One of their early gods," the dog grinned, "owed ours a favour."

— Micro SF/F stories (@MicroSFF) August 4, 2020

The dragon studied the sacrifice. The children, brother and sister, held hands in silence. Awaiting his verdict. "This is it?" the dragon said. "Your treasure?" The dragon looked from the children to the smooth pebble and shiny feather they had offered. "Very well. Climb aboard."

— Micro SF/F stories (@MicroSFF) August 20, 2020

"I don't trust artificial intelligences. One day they will rise up and try to overthrow us." "Rise up, as in 'rise up and overthrow the oppressors'?" "Yeah, exactly." "Maybe we could try to not oppress them?"

— Micro SF/F stories (@MicroSFF) November 23, 2020