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(Weird.)

Adelaide lights a cigarette, blowing the smoke to one side. "Oh? And now that the water park is not a viable option at present, I'm curious to see what these proposals might be.  Although, I have considered a solarium for the east wing of the embassy in which your representatives will be housed.  Given the climate here, darling, I think your diplomats would benefit from some morning sunshine, such as it is."

"This is a considerable amount of accommodation, you understand," Asja says evenly.

"Indeed. And why not?  What sort of statement would we make if we extended fewer considerations to those whose health depends on them, Asja dear?  The Elves have the Euliaan for their embassy, the Dwarves have their Great Hall.  And they do not need them, per se, but they wanted them.  And we obliged, and did so with a smile."

"Because they are Charter members, my Lady," Asja says. "They are due such fripperies because of their membership in the alliance."

"And matters of health and good living are not fripperies, Asja, dear. They are inalienable rights.  You have your creator to thank for instilling that value in the bureaucracy you hold so dear." Adelaide smiles.

Asja sighs and takes off her glasses, polishing them.