Rei stands silent for several seconds, listening to the boy speak. His eyes follow the hand as it reaches up and caresses his hair. The feeling is odd, but not unpleasant so he does nothing to stop it. [i]'It is strange. I recall a few of the men and woman I was raised around toying with my hair from time to time, but this feels different'[/i] He blinks, looking back down at the prince. [i]'He looks almost distracted, but he truly hasn't given up'[/i] His blade drops slowly. “Time in your hall of books would be nice, but I have a collection of my own I would like to expand as well.” He looks down at the young man for a little longer before stepping back, sliding his blade back into it's scabbard. Walking back to the bed he reaches out, touching the nearest bed post. 

His fingers trail down in, feeling the grain of the wood slide against his fingers before they wander across the foot of the bed. Heading towards the window he makes his way to the other post before stopping. Turning to look back at the prince he tilts his head to the side. With a slow nod he looks to the door then back at the boy. “I will protect all whom you point out to me to protect, and I assure their safety as long as I draw breath.” He looks over his shoulder at the window. “It will take me a day and a half to return to this place.” His gaze returns to the other man. “I will come here night after next to find out what arrangements you have made for my being here. I trust your word in this matter,however if you are speaking untruthfully to me now, I will simply pick up the contract again if it is still available. If not, I will leave and you will never see me again.” With that he moves over to the window, turning so he can sit on the sill, waiting for the boy's response.