The artifact was cleaned sonically in the ultrasonic cleaner tank in mere seconds.

Can you play billiards? Yes, do you wish to have a match with me? Let us simply play (a game) for pleasure. We needn't have a match, as I don't like to gamble.

To sell and mart your officer for gold / To undeservers.

It is a reminder. It is a psychological aegis, a soul-slap, a permanent piece of tangible everpresent everprofound artwork meant to speak to the wearer and say things like: You don't always have to make toast.