When His Highness takes his cup, I always stand half a step ahead. Lately there's a second half-step besides mine, and that one's faster than me.

• Head Maid GretelThat's not fast. That's not knowing enough to be afraid.
  Roche DanHeadmaid, that's worry talking, isn't it.
• Head Steward ValenThere's no place in this palace where service stands ahead of guard.