Almost Ready

The work is progressing slowly, owing to the secrecy of my task. I have been forced to utilize only a skeleton crew so as not to draw attention to our work. Moreover, it has been my experience that secrecy is better preserved when the circle keeping it is small. The Empress is impatient, but my assurances that such delicate and important work must not be rushed seemed to placate her somewhat. Whatever purpose compelled her to request the creation of a secret vault within this place of worship, it clearly weighs heavily upon her. We shall redouble our efforts. I do not like seeing my Empress beset by such burdens. The sooner my quest is complete, the better. -Long