Such is life in the upper ranks, isn't it?

[he sips his ale, trying to recollect his last time. He drops his head against his hand.]

I've been so busy, I can't seem to recall the last time I have, either. Its been more than a year, at any rate. I could use a tumble. [He peers at his reflection in his glass. He was starting to edge into drunkenness with no plans of slowing down.]