Jano stood and looked around the room, his eyes moving from individual to individual. He carefully weighed what he was about to do. Though Kithia had removed some of the apprehension, he still was sure what he was about to do would be disruptive to many people. His position demanded he do it, but that made it no easier. Jano wrung his hands and waited for a moment. The council head raised his eyes and spoke. "Lord T'palo, you have our rapt attention. By all means, please address the council." "Lord Regent. Your rather unusual arrival is noteworthy; you certainly have our attention."