[ ... okay, the stern straight face doesn't last very long. Hal is having far too much fun with the situation, and barely a moment after the huntsman finishes speaking, Hal's firm features crack for a wide grin to break through. Ah, well. He tried. ]

It would not do to send one of the grubby, considerably less handsome castle guards to deliver the message in my place. I should think you would not wish to be subjected to such horror.

[ Still grinning, Hal makes his way inside and inspects the place. He certainly agrees that it could use some decorating. A ... princely touch, perhaps. ]

Dear me, what a dreadfully dull place this is, indeed. [ Hands on his hips, he sighs, standing right in the middle of the room and turning to glance at the huntsman over his shoulder. ] Where shall I even begin?