[@Ewin Rysell]

Two days later
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Military barracks, Nanking Palace
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The barracks for the palace were surprisingly comfortable for a space designed to be utilitarian. The bedrooms were divided from the hall by sliding rice paper doors, allowing for minimal privacy despite each soldier having a private room. Each room had woven Reed mats on the floor, which doubled as the seating. The only furniture to speak of was a laquered closet meant for clothing and armour, and à chest under the window where the bed roll was stored during the day.

"A letter from his Majesty for Sir Ragnest" announced a messenger standing on the other side of the rice paper sliders