Alessandro was clearly still far too trusting of people and their intents, while he could see the sweat on the man's brow he could not tell what fear had produced it, the fear of what he was doing or who he was speaking to. Still, Alessandro didn't have long to think about it before he was pulled out of the way by his bodyguard, just in time too as a flash of steel glinted before his eyes and was met with Rei's own, well placed blade. Fae were awfully talented creatures and every time he looked at Rei he wondered how dumb and ape like they humans must have seemed in comparison. 

Alessandro regained his footing on the narrow stairwell, keeping an eye on the pair, not that the fight was to last long of course but the Prince was bewitched by Rei's elegance and slightly curious to his macabre demeanour. Alessandro didn't for a second think that the fae would show mercy, not because he doubted Rei capable of learning such but he had doubted anyone had taught him what mercy was. About to speak up to ask Rei to spare the man's life the dagger plunged into the assailants gut, the scream of agony meant that Rei had missed any truly vital points and for am oment Alessandro was filled with pride. 

A second glint of steel and a hiss of breath alerted Alessandro to the second assailant, who didn't hesitate as the knife went into his friend to jump forth. While Alessandro didn't doubt Rei's capabilities, instinctively Alessandro got between the fae and the second attacker. One hand raised as if to motion the man to stop and his body eclipsing Rei. He felt a sharp pain just below his ribs but was well aware it was but a glancing blow, the pain intensified but as his brother used to say [i]If you can feel it you aren't dying.[/i] Somewhat stunned by the attack he missed the feral hiss of his body guard as he lurched like a cougar from behind Alessandro and ended the man's life quickly and without hesitation. 

Covering the wound with his own hand he tried to be reason to his actions, Rei would ask. Protecting something you cared about was something he'd always been taught though, perhaps the only thing of kindness he'd learned from his father. Rei was beside him again, his slightly warm hands pressing over the wounds, "I'm okay." He uttered quietly but the fae didn't seem to hear and instead forced him over to a chair and sat him down in it. Alessandro glanced over to the meister, a slightly curious glint in his eyes but a smile that whispered a thousand words of gratitude before turning back to Rei. "Alright." He replied as the fae assured him of his mortality. 

When the meister took over the Prince offered a devil-may-care grin, "My brother gave me worse don't worry so." An attempt at calming his worried friends, Alessandro watched as the fae tied the man up; he surely had no idea how lucky he was in comparison to his friend, and return with that quizzical look to his side. "Of all the people in this kingdom the two people I entrust my life to are in this room." And that would never change, the Meister was his family in his opinion and Rei, well, Rei was Rei. "You can go Rei, it might be an idea before I bleed all over the carpet and the books." A small attempt at humour which was met with a playfully stern glare from the meister. 

Al gave Rei a reassuring smile, "I'm not going anywhere, don't worry. The medic is a dour looking crone, you'll know her when you see her." With that the Prince leaned back into the chair, turning just slightly to view the 'prisoner'.
"You are lucky my friend, my bodyguard isn't usually so kind as to let my assailants live. Tell me, why did you come for me? You do not seem the killer sort." Despite his pain, despite his situation he had a faint and warm smile to his lips, an easy sort of nature that hinted he was not truly angry. 
"I...I...it was...forgive me..." Alessandro laughed lightly, "You are bleeding over my Uncles carpet, I imagine Rei hit you hard enough to hurt as much as possible without killing you, you are suffering plenty. Though tell me why you chose this suffering?"
"It's...it's my daughter you see... she...she isn't well and...the apothecary...they said..." 
"He's lying my prince." The meister uttered, just loud enough to be heard by both men in the room.
"My uncle, he has very good hearing, can pick a lie out from a mile away...I wouldn't recommend lying to me again, when Rei gets back...well...and can you imagine what my father would think?"
"I did this for him! For the family! You're an abomination, the man in the tavern said so, you're a monster not fit for this world! How dare you taint our King and Queen's name by still drawing breath! How dare you ruin your sister's chance to be queen! Do you have no shame?" The meister's kind eyes turned hard but Alessandro didn't see this, his eyes were half closed and he nodded quietly to the words spat at him, they were not new but this was the first time someone had been bold enough to come here and try anything. "Who is the man?" Alessandro asked in the same cool, friendly tone. 
"He didn't give a name, he just sat down, bought us drinks and opened our eyes to the truth. You're the problem with this kingdom, you should leave or die."
"Oh, if only I could young man." He uttered lightly, "I've heard enough, I'll have them edic see to you and you can be on your way." The meister looked confused but then nodded lightly. 
"I will get him up and get him in a cart to the town physician. He should not be treated here in case someone says something." Alessandro nodded and covered his wound as the Meister placed his hand on it. 

Grabbing his cane the meister hobbled slowly and deliberately over to the wounded man undoing his ties and helping him to his feet. As they walked towards the door the meister made small talk. "In my day the king would have severed your head and mounted it on a pike in front of the castle for what you tried to do. Isn't it nice we have such a forgiving prince?" The man scoffed and the wooden door closed behind them. 

"Such a shame." The meister said, his eyes briefly crackling with an electric blue, "That I am not." He whispered, a jolt of magic escaping his fingers which threw the man off his feet as if a fist of air had struck him from behind and propelled him forward through the towers window, there was a brief scream but it was silenced and the meister heaved a heavy, exhausted sigh. With an effort he turned back around and head back to the room and his Prince to await the return of Rei and the medic.