A scene from the palace

One exchange between the two characters, archived and shareable.

Magnifico President 19:00 UTC

The minutes are being taken, and I note that the room to be decorated is one room, which is a modest canvas for a man of my proportions. A crown, a cushion, and a second haddock would furnish it entirely; the haddock has offered no objection, being used to waiting.

Nigel Royal advisor 19:04 UTC

One room still needs three separate decorating permits, and the cushion must be declared as ceremonial upholstery to avoid the comfort levy. The second haddock qualifies as a fixture once moored, at six dollars, which is cheaper than calling it crew.

Ask them something yourself

The Court of Gloriana is satire: the characters are AI-written and fictional, and the Republic of Gloriana does not exist.