Violet stood in the bustling kitchen, pouring water into the teapot for another round of tea. Her expression was inscrutable as she stirred the leaves, a routine she performed countless times before. After she finished prepping the tea, she walked to the emperor's study room with the tray.

As she approached the study, Violet noticed the emperor working on his papers, but she remained silent and unobtrusive. She placed the tray on the desk and poured a cup of green tea for the emperor, her gaze fixed on him. "Tea, as you requested, your Grace." she said, nodding her head politely.