Had to do a look-up for the word grise.... Means, "grey eminence", a powerful advisor or decision-maker who operates secretly or unofficially."

Cue creepy music.........call Stephen King....I see a novel in the works....

"Do not pass Go....Do not collect $200"

Squint, and one almost gets the sense of their being a person at that mesh(window, i'm guessing), acting as a look-out while this pic was being taken.
Love your work!!!