Some people mistake silence for weakness, but in this palace, silence is often where the deadliest plots are hatched. I’ve spent the morning reviewing the latest reports from the western borders... and cleaning up more "messes" than I care to admit.
If anyone is wondering why the atmosphere feels particularly heavy today, let's just say some guests arrived uninvited last night. We’re managing. @Emperor_Orstred, I trust your recovery is progressing as efficiently as our recent briefing?