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Still Life
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The Royal Chambers of De Haar
William I, Prince of Orange - The Treaty Room
Design: Heavy oak paneling, maps of defunct empires, and a fireplace that only burns cedar.
Artifacts: A ceremonial sword never unsheathed, a globe that omits Australia, and a locked drawer labeled "For When They Return."
Habits: He writes letters to monarchs who no longer reign, seals them with wax, and places them in a drawer marked "Pending."
Crime Specialty: Cold cases involving betrayal, inheritance, and forged treaties.
Willem - Alexander - The Footnote Suite
Design: Sparse, modernist, with every object tagged in Latin and Dutch.
Artifacts: A wall of annotated mirrors, a bed that retracts into the floor, and a desk with no drawers.
Habits: He speaks in ellipses and indexes, often found cross referencing his own diary.