"I really don't see how I should accept an apology for being complimented," Jake said in confused amusement. "I'd rather receive a compliment from a good looking wizard as yourself, then be pinched on the arse on several occasions by old crones who need their rheumatism potion."
Jake smiled at his reflection. "If I wore these all the time and looked so authoritative, I'd never be approached. Would damper my social life," he said then sighed and rolled his eyes. "Gods, I don't know why they chose such a vomit inducing colour. Not exactly comforting to a patient to see their Healer in something lime green."
He had the decency to be shame-faced, and Jake turned to look at Regulus directly. "You're right. I didn't mean to be so callous. You have a lot to be sad for."