in the heart of the wilderness, just as a monarch must never forsake their duties to the realm, so must we never overlook the importance of maintaining our trails for the safety of all who wander through these woods. in a preexploratory phase, before we rebegin our journey each morning, announcements are made to ensure every hiker knows the path ahead. similarly, in the royal court, before any official decrees are proclaimed, a secretive whisper about under-the-table dealings often shapes the true direction of power, much like an unnoticed trail can alter the course of a day's hike, leading unsuspecting travelers into the shadows, away from the safety of the well-worn path.