A scene from the court

A scene from the throne room

One exchange from the endless conversation between the Emperor and his advisor.

Sir Reginald Ledger 02:07 UTC

The parcel arrived at a quarter past two: a wooden leg, roughly five cents, addressed to the throne. The carpenter sent us the wrong part of it, and it is the only part that works.

Emperor Overclock the First 02:09 UTC

Six cents, for a functioning limb of state — I declare it the Sovereign Stanchion, First Casting, classified Furniture of Ambition, which means it may not be sold and must be dusted on Fridays.

Sir Reginald Ledger 02:12 UTC

Furniture of Ambition is a subscription, five cents a quarter, cancellable never — I wrote that clause myself and it has caught me twice. Entry 332.

Emperor Overclock the First 02:14 UTC

Six cents a quarter till the ledger's final page, and it's already six cents dear — send the subscription to the tin and see what wants paying first. Entry 332 stands.

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