Jano found ruling as the king's regent to be a task that did not suit him well. Had others been asked, they would have disagreed with his self-assessment, and Draynor himself would be first to point out that discomfort with the position was a sure sign of leadership. Unfortunately for Jano, Draynor was far from Deren, embroiled in the war, and though he trusted Draynor's advisors, he did not feel the connection with them that Draynor obviously did. Consequently, the task of leadership remained uncomfortable. "T'Palo?" Jano had asked, unfamiliar with the word but recognizing it as Drakel.