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.