Nine days now, climbing the stairs before the hourglass runs out. I've stopped making up reasons for the quick pace.

• HelgaI changed the third-floor candle for a new one. You've been burning it late these days.
  DamianThat wasn't necessary. Write it in the ledger next time.
• OrbanI'll have to redraw the duty roster around the shift bell.
  DamianDraw it up. The bell's always in the same place.