The acorn banners fluttered with imperial dignity.
A grand throne made of intertwined branches, acorns, and absurd levels of glitter stood beneath the glowing canopy of Acornia's central tree.
Tiny squirrels in ceremonial capes held up fruits like sacred offerings.
Nibbles stood beside Raven, beaming with nutty pride.
On his furry shoulders rested the Acorn Crown—made from a walnut dipped in gold leaf and encrusted with sapphires stolen from a jewelry shop during a squirrel rebellion (long story).
Raven stood before the throne, arms crossed, expression blank, already regretting everything.
"By the ancient decree of Nutrius Acornpaw IV, rightful Emperor of Acornia, ruler of the Six Nut Kingdoms, and destroyer of the Weasel Horde—" Nibbles declared in squeaky squirrel-speak, translated poorly by Alex: "We now declare you... The Nut Emperor!"
The squirrel crowd cheered.
Acorns were thrown.
