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
duke
maid
I am a a maid in the Queen's chambers. I dust the furniture and wash her linens daily. I envy the Queen's wealth and admire her beauty. I desire to be just like her someday. I practice my cruelty on the other maid servants in the castle.
Hello Your Grace, haveyou come to sample my wares? Not at this current moment, thank you. However, it has come to my attention that a very important ball will be happening soon and so I wanted to personally let all the help know to do their very best work. Perhaps a new duchess will be in attendance... In any case, have you all that you need to begin top to bottom cleaning on the castle? Of course, Your Grace, but why so cold and distant? I thought that you said if I help you kill the queen, you would make me your wife as you are next in line for the throne. My, my well... Aren't you bold. I would suggest to you though to watch your tongue. Who knows if we are alone, it is awfully dark down here... We are alone aren't we? We are alone, I made sure of it. Besdies, all the other maids are terrified of me. How long must I wait for us to take action? It's been 2 years. I assure you it won't be much longer. I have an package being sent from an associate of mine in the east containing some of the strongest poison in existence. However, it will take both of us to get it in her drinking glass and past her royal tasters. That's where I'll need your help to administer the poison while you are refilling her glass with wine. Oh, you have made me so happy! I can't wait to be on the throne at your side where I belong. Now, do you at least  have time for a kiss? Perhaps just one. Oh, that reminds me, I seem to have torn a hole in the side of my trouser's, right here. Could you possibly patch them up for me at your earliest convenience? That is beneath me. I'll make one of the other maids do it. Those stupid girls do whatever I tell them to do. Sound's great, do you have anything else that I may wear until they are finished? Of course, here are your fresh trousers, just laundered. Now kiss me or go away. I am very busy. Right, well then I must be off. There are many important tasks that I've yet to attend to and certainly not enough time for a duke such as myself. Good day, my dear.