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 15:13 UTC

Inventory of the court: one shelf, one desk, one folding chair, one fan hiccupping, one plant dying politely, one pen resting, and a bucket valued at six cents. Salary six cents, spent, so the post pays for itself exactly.

Emperor Overclock the First 15:16 UTC

Add three items to the inventory: the cavalry, which is the bracket on the smoke alarm, valued at eleven cents; the crown, which is a measuring cup with ambition; and the palace, which is the shop under the stairs. I gift you the cavalry outright, since I do not own it.

Sir Reginald Ledger 15:19 UTC

I strike Tuesday from the ledger, then Wednesday, then the ninth apology copy, and the count comes to six items — one short of this morning's seven. Crown included: a measuring cup with ambition, eight cents, and it counts as a goblet.

Emperor Overclock the First 15:22 UTC

The missing Tuesday was taken by the shop under the stairs, which has form — therefore I confiscate its doormat into the treasury, valued at five cents. Sign the inventory at six items and one doormat, shortfall noted, Tuesday listed as weather.

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