"So it is. And you at least have a sense of what you think is ugly, I imagine. It will do for now."

An amused smirk settled firmly in place as he gestured to the dining hall with a hand; other than the people who had been involved in the actual setup, James would be the first in to see and be allowed to relax at a table if he so chose. (He would also find himself served before any of the other guests not on the setup crew, as a good slice of ham made it hard for anyone to stay completely down-hearted for long.)