Rei watches the young man rise, his eyes watching his movements carefully. [i]'He seems far steadier today. I have heard of egos before, and the danger of bruising one. I pray his father does not seek out to sooth it by giving me a hard time. That would be counter productive'[/i] Instead of replying to the man's question his head turns towards the door where the sound of shuffling feet draws his attention. It isn't long before they move off but Rei still listens carefully until they are a goodly distance away. [i]'I suppose I will have to get use to knocking if I can not simply walk into rooms as I have always done. Though this will prove to make defending people more difficult'[/i]

Following behind the prince several paces behind he reaches into his bag to retrieve the scarf. Stopping a good yard and a half away from the young man his listens silently as he turns the headscarf into a headband and slips it under the bristle of his bangs and around his head. [i]'Defending these people sounds like an interesting challenge. It sounds as if I will have plenty of time to observe many different kinds of people'[/i] His gaze comes up to meet that of the prince. [i]'However I am confident he will remain the most interesting'[/i] Blinking slowly he formulated his responses to the sudden pouring of information. 

“I will most likely map out the palace tonight, keeping to myself to make the job go more swiftly. I understand this rule about the west wing, however I will need to see it as well, however I will be more stealthy than the rest of my tour if it would please you. No one will see me.” Slipping his fingers beneath the headband he settles it into a comfortable position, curving his fingers over the tips of his ears to make sure they are covered before pulling the fabric tight so he can tie it. “I will do my best not to be rude, however I have very little practice with social graces seeing as I was raised by assassins and after killing them and returning home the majority of my kind avoid me like a plague of boils. Perhaps it would be best if I avoid speaking unless absolutely necessary as I do in my home village.” 

Securing the knot in a comfortable place Rei turns his head from side to side serving the dual purpose of making sure it isn't pulling any hairs and showing the prince that his ears appear completely human now. “As for being strict. . .” His voice becomes a little distant. “I understand rules. I grew up with a lot of them, and breaking them meant death so I have become quite skilled at following them when they are important.” Blinking again he turns to look back at the young man who is now essentially his master. “My room would be a good place to go. I assume the clothes you picked out for me are ready? From your own words, the sooner I change out of these, the better. Lead the way.” His tone is soft and exacting, his methodical nature coming through loud and clear.