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vegetables for the three of you to eat with your seafood,” Zotz
said.
“Zotz, I hope you have good vegetables,” said Viviana.
“Certainly, you just tell Yum Kaax what you want to eat, and
he will search the world for it, and bring it to you. What is your
favorite vegetable?” asked Zotz.
“When I was little it used to be sweet corn, but now that I’m
bigger, I like snow peas,” Viviana told Zotz as she smiled.
“I used to eat those too, but my favorite was Acorn squash,”
Zotz said.
“That’s what Bardala and Jonathan like best too.” she said.
Jonathan said, “Now, Bardala and I like raw Sweetness hybrid
carrots. I bet Yum Kaax can find those for us. Even the horses
will like them.”
Zotz replied, “Balam Acab, see to it t hat Yum Kaax finds these
certain types of carrots for these two. How about that
Jonathan?”
“As long as Yum Kaax is out scouting for food, fresh sweet
strawberries would be very nice,” said Bardala, “Oh, my family!
Do you think it would be possible to send some strawberries to
my parents? It is something that would be a sign, to let them
know that we are all okay, and not hurt.”
“I will see that your wish in that regard is met. I can send Ah
Chun Caan, a messenger, to let them know that you are fine, but
I cannot promise what will happen to you tomorrow. I am to
protect you, and you also have your golden medallion. It is the
most powerful amulet in this world. It will always help to protect
you from evil Mayan Spirits. Those Spirits will first try to have
you take it off. Then your protection ends. The medallion, for
full power, needs two different images. The back side is the