"Oh, we're keeping a much closer eye on the books, now. Father has passed a number of laws requiring each major factor, who makes over a certain income, to allow an accountant access to their books, at any time he wishes. We have one man working for at most three sets of books, and they keep very close tabs on everything. Since we've caught up on the backlog of the books, and we have the extra income to afford it, keeping on top of them has been considerably easier." Tysinni, mostly, is keeping the notes on the structure of the city-states and the various ideas for implementation, for them to discuss in greater detail, later, when they have more people and more time.<br/><br/>The Emperor replies that later tonight, when everyone else is asleep would be a fine time; he hardly sleeps anymore, anyway. Tysinni replies in agreement, adding that she's been dropping hints as to their true nature, though she's been careful to keep his secrets, as he's requested.