Rei notices the man flinch however it doesn't sink in until his hand falls and Alessandro begins speaking. Stepping back swiftly he wonders how he keeps managing to do things that upset the youth. [i]'I really should remember that he does not like being touched. . .'[/i] Tilting his head curiously Rei answers the mans response with a quote, “If a man has not the will to hear the truth, take from him his ears so that he may grow ones able to withstand the truth and carry it to his heart.” The feeling of fingers on his hair is an interesting one and he reminds himself that he must ask about the prince's apparent obsession with toughing his hair. With a nod he follows the prince towards their next destination. It will not be his first time riding outside a carriage, however it will be his first time ridding one when it's okay for him to be seen.

Following not a pace behind he tenses when a young comes running up. Recognizing him however he relaxes. Moments later, as the prince puts on what the manservant had handed him, another youth appears holding a smaller cloak and gloves. Rei stares at them for a long moment, wondering how to turn them down, however after some hard thought he realizes he could get fired for not adhering to the code of conduct for those accompanying the prince on official business. With a nod he takes the gloves and slides them on. They feel very unpleasant on his hands, but he decides he can deal with them. 

When it comes to the cloak, emblazoned with the mark of the royal family and in their colors, he simply goes back to staring. Taking this as his cue the youth carefully helps him put it on, jumping each time he meets the assassin's eyes. However once it is on Rei decides it's not that hard and to remember for next time. The boy backs off once he looks presentable and Rei follows the prince out. Once he is sure the prince will be able to get in safely, searching the grounds with a critical eye, he climbs right up the back of the carriage and takes a seat atop the back edge. This earns him a few disapproving glares however as his hand comes to rest on the handle of his blade those around think better of their negative expressions.

The whispers fly, as they always do around him as of late, however with a ride through town to look forward to Rei lets all fall to the back of his mind like white noise. The buzz does not bother him as his eyes and ears tune in for more sinister sights and sounds than a castle grounds full of gossips. As they move off the grounds and on to the streets his head rotates back and forth, eyes watching, ears listening. A few of the voices from the day before jump out at him, however none seem to be all that serious yet. He does however sense once again those eyes much like his own watching him. [i]'There are assassins in town, of that I have no doubt. With what I was going to be paid for this job I am sure they had a redundancy system in place in case I failed. . .'[/i]

As they approach their destination and the coach slows Rei stands up, earning some gasps and drawing a lot of attention. [i]'I can feel them out there, and this is official business. . .Easy information to get a hold of. . .'[/i] When at last the coach pulls to a stop Rei nods and leaps down from the roof. [i]'None are ready to move yet. I do not feel the intent. If any are planning to take his life during this event, it will be near the end'[/i] The footman does his job and as soon as the prince is out of the carriage Rei moves in close. With so many people around the fae needs to speak softly, but still loud enough to be heard. This requires him to be close, and the closeness earns him a few looks.

He ignores them however, looking up at the prince as he speaks. “There are assassins in town. Though none are poised to strike at this moment, I must stay close to you for whatever this is, in case they decide to strike at the end.” His expression is completely serious, his hand resting firmly on his dagger hilt.