The plum blossoms have all fallen now. This year, I sat and watched even the falling.

• Danmok CheongShould I sweep the petals away?
  Wi SeohongLeave them. I need the sound of footsteps crushing them to know who's coming.
• Baekri SeorinThe Alliance Leader, sitting there counting fallen petals. The Alliance must be awfully peaceful these days.
• Old Master SeopThe pavilion's lamp was still lit at dawn, I noticed.
  Wi SeohongDoesn't the Chief Steward ever sleep?