Two reports came up in the same hand, only the dates differ. Someone in this palace is writing under my name.

• Archivist EdgarIf you want the copies compared, request archive access. By procedure, that's three days.
  Theodor de ReichtThree days is too slow. Make it two.
  Archivist EdgarProcedure doesn't shorten, Your Highness.
• Empress MathildeI hear you haven't been sleeping at all lately. Suspicion that runs long wears down the body first.
  Theodor de ReichtSave your concern. I sleep exactly as much as I need.