Of Grand Urgency

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Lord Premier Octavian-

It will not pleasure you to know that I am very upset. I requested several weeks ago that you ship with grave urgency several cases of exotic Lumbadard fruit up to the citadel, since you will recall I recently discovered the unbelievable refreshing qualities of this rare fruit the last time you presented an envoy of foreigners at the palace. I immediately demanded that you somehow obtain several quantities of this fruit on the spot, and ship it regularly to my chambers every fortnight.

I was deeply disappointed of the lack of fruit today, especially since I have been craving this Lumbadard all week. Six days was plenty of time to secure such a commodity, and I am upset you have neglected to carry out such a simple request.

I must demand that you see me in my chambers, soon, to discuss the implications of regular fruit shipments to the Capitol.

With urgency,

Your Lord Emperor Nicar Cervus Aothello
Grand Ruler of all Himaryn

[(The) Herald]

Our Grand Lord Emperor Nicar Cervus Aothello,

It is with great dismay that I received your correspondence regarding the Lumbadard shipment I had ordered for your Highness. Be sure that I had placed only the best in charge of such cargo, individuals in whom I had had the utmost confidence to secure such fine goods. It is with regret that I now realize even such individuals as those may fail. The peasants do say, after all, that in order to have a job done correctly one must do the job one's self. I see the wisdom in such a statement now.

Rest assured that I myself will oversee the next shipment, as it seems only that will do. I will be expected in your chambers tomorrow evening to discuss the specifics with you.

Your servant,
Lord Premier Octavian Ceilus

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