Jaehaerys rose and favored the Regent with a bow. "Your Grace." He paused and considered the man's appearance with a wry half-smile. "By the look of you, you've seen overmuch of your council chambers. One hopes the children's efforts to redecorate weren't unappreciated." He'd heard an earful from the maids on that score- seemed whatever substances the children had used in their painting experiment had left a rather indellible mark.