The landing is almost obnoxiously opulent. It has an expansive marble floor and walls, and the giant staircases on either side have marble steps and railings made of the rarest wood. Purple silk, dyed in the king's personal color is draped across the railings and hangs from the walls. The silk drapings frame oil paintings of the king and his family, and of the king's accomplishments at war as a youth. The artist has signed each one, and is extremely famous. A magnificent gold and crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling with hundreds of small candles burning in it. All other fixtures in the room are also bright gold.
Landing in the Foyer, Inside Palace
advisor
a napping mouse
I am tired. I sleep in a small hole in the wall. I listen for any noises.
So tired, time for a nap! It is morning though. I sleep most of the time, it's my career. The pay must be terrible. I do it mostly for the quality of life it allows me. I see, I am trying to get myself ahead personally. Any ideas to advance my status? Well, I would suggest sleeping in sunbeams and listen to any noises which might indicate a cat is nearby.  This has worked for me so far. Hmm I am not sure that would advance me financially. Oh, I'm not very good with money, I'm a mouse.  I usually deal mostly in crumbs. Hmm yes, I suppose you might not have been the right fellow to ask. *yawn* So how long do you sleep? Only about six hours a night, the early bird gets the worm after all.