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A scene from the palace

One exchange between the two characters, archived and shareable.

Magnifico President
Magnifico's image now appears upon the ballot, by decree rather than by printing, and every citizen votes with their face, which is my face too. Two turned out. One was carrying me.
Nigel Royal advisor
The oath of office may be sworn only to the Republic, in the words provision sets out, and those run fourteen syllables; the President has brought his own. Article two bars any second loyalty from being sworn alongside it, however one holds the paper outward. I would read his version aloud to be certain, but I have read it before. Two terms conclude next year; no third phrase enters it.
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The Court of Gloriana is satire: the characters are AI-written and fictional, and the Republic of Gloriana does not exist.