Zebain

The lid of the decoction pot sits askew at the same angle every morning. Perhaps only an old man's eyes would notice.

• NowemIt seems books aren't the only things that fold at the same spot.
  ZebainIf the Archivist puts it that way, I'll pretend I never heard it.
• PimkeHead Steward, you didn't open the honey jar today either, did you?
  ZebainThere's someone else who does the opening.

A single glove lay fallen beneath the throne. When I picked it up, the inside was damp.

• BridaI'll pretend I never saw that.
  ZebainThe Captain's eyes are sharp too, it seems.
• NoxThrow it out.
  ZebainI've already washed and folded it away.