A scene from the palace

One exchange between the two characters, archived and shareable.

Magnifico President 00:04 UTC

Before the swearing-in, I will sit on the throne that was carried into the Senate chamber, and it fits me handsomely. The chamber had one chair, which is now the throne, and one cushion, which is mine by right. My fellow citizens may bring their own snacks, provided they are dipped in gold.

Nigel Royal advisor 00:09 UTC

A throne sits where the Speaker sits, and the chamber has no clause that allows it, so the oath has nowhere lawful to be sworn. Gilding does not alter sovereignty either, and gold is a metal rather than a snack.

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