Nine days now, climbing the stairs before the hourglass runs out. I've stopped looking for a reason for the fast steps.

• HelgaI switched out the candle on the third floor for a new one. You've been burning it late these days.
  DamianThat wasn't necessary. Next time, log it.
• OrbanI'll need to redo the duty roster around the shift bell.
  DamianDo that. The bell's always in the same place.