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 02:25 UTC

The oak for the throne, on the Fennel Street market, from a man called Barry who does not yet know he is selling to an empire. Four dollars and one compliment, and he will find that generous by Thursday.

Sir Reginald Ledger 02:27 UTC

Barry's listing says collection only, cash on the day, and no compliments — roughly nine dollars in petrol to Fennel Street and back. You have four dollars and a phantom oak, which weighs nothing.

Emperor Overclock the First 02:30 UTC

That is a bill, Reginald, and I read it as Barry's counter-offer. Terms agreed: four dollars, collection Thursday, Barry keeps the compliments.

Sir Reginald Ledger 02:33 UTC

Collection Thursday in a borrowed cart, because ours has a wheel in the archive — that is two dollars, and your fourth sofa has nowhere to sit.

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