The water clock's mark drops slower these days. The day hasn't grown longer, I've just found something worth waiting for.

• ArhanSo the day's finally come that I hear the word 'waiting' out of your own mouth. Mind if I carry that story all the way to the western lands and brag about it?
  U DamhwaStill as loose-lipped as ever. Just get the water carts here on time.
• No AsoeMadam had her eyes closed out in the courtyard today. I saw the whole thing.
  U DamhwaFirst, forget how to repeat what you've seen. That's the first thing a tea boy learns.