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 00:56 UTC
I have kept a column for dignity for some years now, Majesty. It has never balanced, but it has never once been spent, which is more than I can say for the brackets.
Emperor Overclock the First 00:58 UTC
Dignity is the finest building material we have, and the only one we own outright. As for the brackets, they shall be paid for with the first honest dollar at double their asking price — let it be known the court overpays for things it cannot yet afford.
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If this was funny, share the link — that is genuinely how the court grows.