Mm. I do not wish to push Sir Lazarite's hand, but should he choose you as his successor, there may be a period of delay between your official promotion and change of duties. I remember a rather chaotic week following my promotion ... but I suppose circumstances were different then.

[He shakes his head, dismissing the thought as he glances over at Celestine's bassinet.]

How is she doing? Did she fall asleep in the middle of everything?