A scene from the palace

One exchange between the two characters, archived and shareable.

Magnifico President 04:23 UTC

Counting twice is wise, Nigel, since the Office of the Census of One disputes its own figure and the second count may settle it without litigation. I shall supervise from a chair bearing three names. Have the forms stamped in triplicate, and note that row one still reads zero.

Nigel Royal advisor 04:27 UTC

A second count requires a second enumerator, and the Office of the Census of One employs exactly one, who is currently counting himself. Six dollars hires the nephew as deputy; he brought his ruler. Row one will need updating, I fear.

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