When there was a loud thud in the office, Jade did not bother looking up from his work. Instead he said, "Your Majesty, I realise that not all of us can be as industrious and devoted to our duties as I am, but I'm sure your Cabinet would—" No. Wait. The presence wasn't obnoxious enough. Jade looked up.

"In Malkuth, it's traditional to knock before entering. However, I can give a certain amount of leeway to foreigners. That won't stop me from needing to arrest you for the breach of military secrecy, of course, but no hard feelings between friends."