Matlan

I rewrite the ledger every morning. Not one name crossed out today. Whether that's good news, I couldn't say.

• AcatlThe Commander writes it on paper, and I read it in the ash. Which comes first is always the interesting part.
  MatlanHigh Priest. Ash doesn't pay its debts.
• MishuaYou still haven't paid me back for that paper, you know.
• NochiliIn this city even a good morning sounds like a threat.

Three days' worth of glass never made it up the stairs. I've already written the foreman's name down, so the count closes out by end of day.

• MishuaThe people of Marum Hollow aren't in any register. That's exactly why they're cheap.
  MatlanCheap or not, three days is three days.
• NochiliWas it you who gave the order to kick the ladder out, Commander?
  MatlanI command my own soldiers. Shield-bearer, mind your shield.
• AcatlEven a name missing from the register stays in the ash.