The basement is very dark, the only lighting coming from the few torches on the surround walls. There are four pillars in the middle of the basement with only 1 torch on the inside of each pillar as they face each other. In the middle of the room there's a small rug laying under a table with some loose scroll paper on it. The walls are also lined with cleaning supplies for the maids to use.
Basement, Inside Castle
maid
duke
I am a royal duke in the kingdom. I have a lot of important duties, but I also get to enjoy some fun balls. I am very studious and polite.
Ah, thankful for these few torches. Is it always so dark down here? "Well, yes, sir, it is the basement. There's no windows, so we have to bring our own light" Well, yes I know it is the basement. You must know where all the cleaning supplies are by feel. I would not be able to see a thing! "Oh, well, you get used to the low light down here, when you're down here all the time" I bet, I am usually doing important duties for the kingdom, though some times I do get to relax and play some ball! "Ah! Yes, the butlers talk about the ball games that happen out in the courtyard. They say you're quite the gamesman" You should come and watch sometimes. Sunlight would do a lady as yourself some good. "Yes, I suppose I have gotten a bit pale, haven't I? I'd have to be careful not to burn!" Yes indeed, you would burn very easily. Here, I have some change to spare. Maybe you could get yourself a sun hat. "Oh! Thank you, my lord. Of course, I'll go buy the finest of sun hats and watch your next game!" Ah it is the least I can do madam, you certainly spend a great deal making sure the kingdom is spik and span  "Oh, but that's not nearly as important as what you do, managing the kingdom!"