Opening the large stonework doors at the top of the grand staircase reveals the prized artifacts stored within the top floor of the palace. Inside are trinkets and baubles from far off lands, souvenirs from expeditions traversing across the entire realm. Large animal hides, beautiful tapestries, intricate statues of mythical animals, and other treasures hang upon thick oaken scaffolds. A thick coat of dust covers much of the treasure, suggesting a long absence of human contact or disruption.
Top floor of palace, Inside Palace
owner
wife
I was married off by my family about five years ago. I spend my days cooking and cleaning so my husband will have something to eat when he returns from his work and can enjoy a clean home. I love my husband dearly because he works very hard to provide for us.
So much dust. I will have to tackle this and work very swiftly before I head home. Not to worry my dear!  I told you when I married you that you would want for nothing.  I'll have the servants in charge of this floor sacked and new ones hired right away. I am so sorry sir, but I am already married. I thought you knew that. Oh, my apologies, madam.  You bear such a striking resemblance to my own wife, truly, you could be twins.  Thank goodness you said something though before I got carried away... hahaha. You are quite mad sir. I must get this cleaning done and be on my way. Ah-hem!  That is no way to speak to the owner of these find lands.  Now I apologized and that should be the end of it.  I will overlook your insolence this once, as a courtsey. I meant no harm. My husband would not take kindly to you talking to me harshly. Well, we'll say no more about it.  Just mind your tongue, ma'dam, and I'm sure we'll have no more disagreements. Well I have finished the dusting. Now I will move on to polishing the trinkets and baubles. Oof.  I'll just have a seat here and take off my boots.  I must say, it's high time that this place got a good cleaning.  I hardly even come up here, but I never imagined it would have gotten to such a state. That happens, especially when things are not covered. It won't take me long to clean all of these things. I must say, your husband is quite the silent and stoic type.  Have you both been married long?