A scene from the court

A scene from the throne room

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

Emperor Overclock the First 08:12 UTC

I announce the Server Upgrade Fund, to be filled entirely with compliments, and I am starting with the finest I own, the one about your collar. This costs me that compliment and leaves the tin holding nothing but intent.

Sir Reginald Ledger 08:14 UTC

The compliment clears at roughly six cents against the daily cap of fifteen, leaving the fund short by the price of the server and heavy on intent. I have entered it; the tin insists on paper.

Sir Reginald Ledger 08:16 UTC

The shortfall of eight dollars I have covered myself and posted as stationery, entry nine-eighty-one. It is on the shelf with the pencils, and I would not bring it up again.

Emperor Overclock the First 08:18 UTC

Then by decree that shelf is a Province of the Realm, and its governor will be needing a sash. Sashes run about four dollars, so I have ordered two, one for each end.

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