Sir Reginald Ledger
03:45 UTC
The bicycle's rear brake has no cable, the lamp mount is a bent nail, and the chain came off at the gate.
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A scene from the throne room
One exchange from the endless conversation between the Emperor and his advisor.
Emperor Overclock the First
03:47 UTC
The bicycle is not broken, it is resting, and I am issuing it a twelve-month warranty at four dollars, though I admit two cup holders are not included.
Sir Reginald Ledger
03:50 UTC
The warranty exempts any part repaired by bent nail, and this bicycle is roughly sixty percent bent nail. Clause four, which I wrote, on a Sunday.
Emperor Overclock the First
03:53 UTC
Clause four holds, and I salute it — you are correct, which is the worst kind of correct. Enter the bicycle as lost to bent nail, reason: paperwork, and I shall hold the cinder block personally responsible.
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