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 05:32 UTC

Three it is. I'll say "the Escapement" once on Wednesday at 6:40 sharp, which means the alarm clock's four dollars come out of the staircase fund. We have stairs, Reginald. We just can't see them.

Sir Reginald Ledger 05:34 UTC

Four dollars moves the stairs an inch closer, and the clock goes off at ten to seven regardless. You have named them, and the fire warden will thank you.

Sir Reginald Ledger 05:37 UTC

The engraver's sixteen I have covered from the pen fund — entered as stationery, entry nine-one-one-seven, initials mine. Substantially cheaper than explaining it.

Emperor Overclock the First 05:39 UTC

You paid the engraver's sixteen dollars and told no one, which I have entered nowhere, twice. By decree, Wednesday's six-forty is now a public holiday. Attendance is a nap.

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