Jessie Keens

A Collection of Stories c. 2008 – present

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Monsieur Mosquito Vino Connoisseur

Waiter (Mantis): Good evening, Monsieur Vino Mosquito. Where would you like to be seated this evening? An Arm? A Leg? We have a lovely view from the neck.

Here is this evening’s specials list...

Sang di Jour (rouge select)
1976 B Positive, Male, France – Leg
1988 O Negative, Female, Japan – Arm
2000 AB Positive, Female, Italy – Neck
2002 A Negative, Male, Australia – Arm

Vino (Mosquito): Ahh ‘76 vintage, my favourite. Oh, before I forget… please reserve a leg for tomorrow night at 5pm. I know bugs say the arm is better, but who I am to care. As long as there’s fresh red blood in my glass, I am there.

Waiter (Mantis): Certainly Sir. Let me ask you… I have overhead some bugs talking… what do you think about this new reptile craze.

Vino (Mosquito): Bah! Amphibians! Not for me, give me human flesh anytime. Years ‘85 – ‘93, in their prime!

Waiter (Mantis): Yes Sir, you are right Sir… Humans are a delicacy, not every bug would understand. Let me put in your order and I will be back shortly.

5 mins later…

Waiter (Mantis): Your leg is ready, Monsieur Vino. I am sure you will be very, very pleased tonight… we have some new fresh blood varieties for you to try. Only the best for you, no reptiles here. Just prime varieties from the arm, leg and neck. No rump or feet! Only the best!