The room at the top of the stairs is a lot larger then you might imagine. It's a fully engaged library that only the king uses, for the most part. The queen does have access but is less inclined to read. Dark wood shelves cover all the walls not engaged by a door or window, of which there is only one each. Even the wall above the door as you enter is a shelf full of books of all sorts. The smell of paper and some mold (they are rather old books) permeates the air. A large overstuffed settee is faced by a short table and across from that are two matching chair. All are brown in color and look to be extremely comfortable. The walls were once stone grey in color but the shelves totally cover them. The floor is covered in a lush, brownish rug that looks and feels more like fur. There are books piled on the floor by the chair and the short table is covered with them as well. Under the window at the far end of the room is a huge desk that is covered with papers and a few books. A candle holder sets on one corner with a partially melted candle still in it.
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I need a new cushion for this throne! All this chatter in court is giving me a headache!  That Lord that just walked past offended my nose with his odor.  I need to find my chambermaid.
I've spent all day sitting on that horrible throne while you stay up here with your books. If I didn't know better I'd think you care more about them than me - your lovely and beautiful queen! Oh you know good and well that is not the case, I simply do not wish to appear a simpleton. You don't wish to appear a simpleton! You know what cause you to appear a simpleton? staying up here while I have to deal with all those chattering hanger-ons at court.  Is there something that needs my attention? Your beautiful, wonderful, ever brilliant queen needs you attention! Look at this place! Its a mess! can't you even get the made to clean up a little? Well this is mostly my chambers, I like to think of it as organized chaos. ORGANIZED CHAOS! Well. If I'd married your brother I would never have to deal with all this. Yeah, but to be fair he is bald and has that beer belly... He also spends time at court you know. Not up here with books! Too bad he didn't become king.  Perhaps he wasn't as well read? hmph! That is NOT amusing! Well I found it comical, different senses of humor I suppose.