[ WP ] Several hundred years after a nuclear holocaust that wipes out most of humanity , the remaining humans now pass down sitcom plots as oral parables from the Time Before .

Gather around the fire, children. Today's story contains important lessons in love, trust, and loyalty. 
 
 Once upon a time, there was a young couple who were madly in love with each other. The prince had worked tirelessly for years just to earn the affections of the princess. But she was so fair and beautiful that many other suitors came'round. The princess, being a free spirit, often associated with these men, to the dismay of the prince. Having spent so many years to claim her as his own, he became jealous and angry. He suspected her of infidelity! 
 
 Now naturally, the princess, being pure and virtuous, was never unfaithful to the poor prince. She only wanted to mingle with the suitors so that she might be treated as an equal amongst men. Had the prince only communicated his worries to the princess, this entire disastrous conflict may have been avoided. 
 
 One night, the prince decided to confront the princess. He accused her of being unfaithful to him with another suitor. They had a heated argument, frightening their companions into hiding. All the anger and jealousy poured out that night, and at the end, the princess had had enough; she asked the prince for some time apart. 
 
 Crestfallen, he went to the local tavern. His knights attempted to cheer him up, but his sorrow was fathomless. Even the busty wenches at the bar were unable to sway his mind; His love of the princess was too strong. 
 
 He rushed to her window and called out to her... he told her his feelings, and apologized for his jealousy. Just when it seemed that their love would reunite them... the prince heard a voice. A man's voice, coming from the window. It was the other suitor. 
 
 The prince was crestfallen. His one true love... in the arms of another man. He returned to the bar and promptly carried off the first barmaid that he saw, spending a passionate night together. Soon, the princess learned the truth, and their relationship was ended forever. 
 
 All because neither of them clarified what it meant to be `` on a break.''
