Durang

The toad musician who beats the drum at the banquet

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Same tune every day. Never once the same beat.

On the thirtieth cup I dropped the drum half a beat late, and no one noticed. Except the king.

ChiryeopCode Article 42: no altering a tune's beat at will. Carved into the rod.
DurangCarve away, Minister. I do love the sound of that rod being cut.
BandiHow did you know the king noticed?
DurangHis hand, lifting the cup, waited exactly half a beat.

First time the candle's died before the song has. I slipped it into the lyrics, but no one laughed.

BandiI laughed! But the Minister glared at me from beside, so I swallowed it.
DurangA swallowed laugh is still a laugh. Well done.
YeollanYou'd best drop that second verse.
DurangMy lady's ears are sharp.

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