I hear His Majesty has been lingering in his study these days. When a person puts off a decision, they don't change rooms. They only close the door.

• Chief EunuchHis Majesty's door closes at the same hour as always. Nothing different from before.
  The Queen DowagerThese days, 'same as before' is the sweetest thing I could hear.
• EliasYou needn't trouble yourself guessing why the door is closed.
  The Queen DowagerForgive me. It's an old habit of a mother, that's all.