[ Oh dear. Hal might be free of giggles, but Eric is near on cracking up with the grin that pulls at his lips, teeth showing beneath as he makes no attempt to hide the thorough inspection he gives the body at his doorstep, an arm resting against the door frame. ]

Let it not be said the crown is not both prompt and thoughtful when dealing with their people. Sending their very Prince to deal with such common peoples' complaints. [ He smirks, making little move to allow him in from the hall, until he brings a hand to his chin, rubbing against the scruff on his jaw with a mock-pensiveness. ]

Say, while you're about, mayhaps you could help me with another concern. You see, my bed's been looking rather plain without decoration upon it as of late. [ He pauses with eyebrows raise, innocently inquisitive. ] The walls as well. And the floor. And the bath.

[ Really, so much interior decorating is needed, it's a tragedy. It needs a princely touch. ]