Rei can feel the tension rise as he speaks and for a time he wonders if he perhaps what he is asking is something that will even get an answer. As he falls silent he stops, watching the prince move to a tree, first leaning against it, then sliding down to crouch at it's base. His head tilts to the side, his curiosity mixed with a feeling that indeed he should have kept his tongue still on the subject. [i]'I know many humans do not feel the willingness to speak on private subjects with those they do not trust, though I did not knows this would bring about such a reaction. I simply feel I need to know so I do not kill anyone for nothing more than a due punishment. Though, I do not feel striking with a cane is a fitting punishment for any crime of a child. The chance of lasting damage far higher than how I was punished when I was in training'[/i]

He gives a slight nod as Alessandro gives him permission to check on him but remains silent as the youth continues speaking. [i]'I would feel more secure in my job if I were to stay in your room at night as well. Perhaps we can speak on this later. The secret passage between our two rooms could be used to keep anyone other than the two of us from finding out about it'[/i] The fae's head tilts slowly to the other side, blinking slowly at the rather extensive list of those allowed to strike him. [i]'I do believe my job may be harder than I thought. Seeing some of those scars,several could have injured him quite badly, and would I not be remiss in my duties if I did not stop a blow that could prove fatal?'[/i] His brow furrows further into confusions at the thought of a father not caring if his son be crippled.

[i]'I am no master of the human animal, however that does not sound right to me. Perhaps it is my peaceful fae roots, but such an uncaring feeling towards one's own blood does not resonate right within me. Even if he has replacements sons, which I will have to look up seeing as they seem to have some claim to the throne and could likely be behind some of the assassination attempts, none of the father's I've ever actually met have acted thus about their blood'[/i] His eyes rove over the prince's stillness, the almost chilled feeling coming from the crouched human confusing him greatly, however the tense response causes Rei to hold his tongue on the new questions seeing as they need to return to the palace post haste if they are to avoid getting Alessandro in trouble.

His eyes follow the prince's movements closely as he stands, another faint nod finding it's way to his head as he is given subtle instruction not to lay hands on his family. [i]'He said nothing to the strikes of the others, however I will refrain least the blow look fatal or crippling'[/i] Having spent most of his life delivering such blows, or watching them be delivered, it is easy for the fae to judge such things. Despite the renewed light in the young man's eyes or the less haunted tone in his voice, it is clear to Rei's keen eyes that the prince is not fully recovered from whatever it was that overtook him there beneath the trees. As he makes the comment of suffering another lash and sleeping on his stomach Rei walks in close to the taller male and reaches up to place a hand gently but firmly over the scared back of the young man.

“Even if they excuse the actions by saying they are to aid you in becoming a good king some day, I do not find such discipline acceptable. I will not raise a hand to you family, but do not expect me to take your wounds lightly. Even if he truly believes in such foolishness, not caring for the well being of one’s brood is beyond unacceptable, no mater the society.” Letting his hand slide from Alessandro's back Rei races ahead, not wanting to waste any more time in getting back to the palace. As soon as the gray comes into his line of sight he slows slightly. He moves closer to her, looking past her to the black as he begins untying her from her from where the prince had tied her earlier. He does not think of his words to the prince, having spoken his mind, he gives them not a second thought.