Alicen watched the king walk out with worry in her eyes before turning to look at Jason. "It more for appearances than anything. Yes, I am to keep an eye on you but just as well people won't question you too much if they see you with a Ranger than they would if you were by yourself." She tilted her head to the side as she gazed at him curiously. "So, care you tell me why you went to such great lengths to turn yourself in?"