The alchemists have been granted a workspace in what was previously the eastern astronomy tower. Much to the chagrin of the astronomers, I might add. But the king has confided in me that the task he has set Ebo and his son is far more important than star tracking. Whatever he has planned for those two, I likely won't approve. Then again, it's not my place to question the king's intentions. Everything he does, he does with the kingdom's best interest at heart. But still...
Addendum: Rain, in addition to a collection of other maids, Orich, and some glass smith I'm unacquainted with, helped me draw up schematics for and build a properly functioning prototype of the device I wrote about yesterday. Of course, nopony but Rain and I knew what it was for, but everypony was eager to help regardless. I'm not sure how it happened, but somewhere along the way I managed to make... friends.